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ACCOUNTING computer-based information systems. Pre- requisite: All business foundation courses or equivalent and MBA–Accounting Option ACT 6625 Specialized Study in the Area of prerequisites. 6626 Accounting (1-3) 6627 Study of problem or problems using re- ACT 6698 Advanced Auditing (3) search techniques. Selection of the problem A study of advanced auditing theory, prac- must be approved by the student’s adviser, tice and problems encountered in the prac- instructor under whom the study is to be tice of public accounting. Prerequisite: All made, and the appropriate dean . The study business foundation courses or equivalent must contribute to the student’s program. and MBA–Accounting Option prerequi- Preparation of a scholarly paper is required sites. and may involve an oral defense. Total credit for any combination of enrollments in ACT 6699 Contemporary Issues in Accounting (3) these courses may not exceed six semester A study of contemporary accounting issues hours. A specialized study may be substi- and an analysis of how accounting practice tuted for a required course only once in a is influenced by regulatory agencies, eco- student’s program. See semester hour limits nomic conditions, and professional ac- listed under Course Restrictions in the Gen- counting organizations. Prerequisite: Pre- eral Regulations section. Prerequisite: All requisite: All business foundation courses business foundation courses or equivalent or equivalent and MBA–Accounting Option and MBA–Accounting Option prerequisites. prerequisites.

ACT 6691 Managerial Accounting (3) ADULT EDUCATION A study of sources and classifications of accounting data, classification and behavior of revenues and costs, use of accounting ADE 5560 Instructional Systems Development (3) data for profit planning and cost control, and This course emphasizes systematically use of accounting data for special analysis. developed course design. Special attention Prerequisite: All business foundation is given to learning and instructional sys- courses or equivalent. tems theory.

ACT 6692 Advanced Accounting Problems (3) ADE 6600 Foundations of Adult Education (3) A consideration of problems relating to pen- An overview of adult education to give an sion plans, long-term leasing arrangements, understanding of characteristics of adults as refunding of bonds payable, stock options, learners as well as the history, philosophy, allocation of income taxes, changing price and nature of adult education. Includes levels, cash flow statements, and other fi- exposure to fundamental adult education nancial accounting topics with emphasis on concepts such as lifelong learning, self- relevant pronouncements by professional directed learning, and contract learning. organizations and governmental agencies. Prerequisite: All business foundation ADE 6605 Computer Based Instructional Technolo- courses or equivalent and MBA–Accounting gies (3) Option prerequisites. This graduate level advanced survey course is designed to prepare students to use class- ACT 6695 Accounting Research and Communica- room adaptable technologies. Emphasis is tion (3) given to historical and social context, com- An individual study of specific accounting puter systems, software, hardware, and topics and written and oral communication curriculum adaptation. of the results of the study. Prerequisite: All business foundation courses or equivalent ADE 6606 Current and Emerging Instructional and MBA–Accounting Option prerequisites. Technologies (3) This course focuses on current and emerg- ACT 6696 Accounting Information Systems (3) ing instructional technologies. The empha- An advanced study of accounting informa- sis of this class is on the instructional use tion systems concepts and applications. of production software, desktop publishing, Case studies will provide the students an graphics, hypermedia, on-line services, opportunity to relate systems concepts to the optical technology, and telecommunica- actual problems encountered in the analysis, tions. Prerequisite: ADE 6605 or permis- design, implementation, and utilization of sion of instructor.

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ADE 6608 Curriculum Integration of Technology (3) ADE 6691 Research Methodology (3) The purpose of this course is to prepare The study and evaluation of research meth- students to apply knowledge and compe- ods commonly used in the social sciences. tency in instructional technologies in rela- The course will provide information neces- tion to curriculum design, diverse models, sary to understand and apply research proc- and teaching situations at all developmental esses, synthesize knowledge and writing, levels. Included is evaluation of software, and plan and organize research problems for audio/visual production, and instructional interpretation and application of research design using technology as a basis for in- results. Application of these skills in the struction. form of a written project using the Publica- tion Manual of the American Psychological Association (APA) is required. A grade of ADE 6617 Seminar in Personnel Planning and Lead- “B” or better is required. ership (3) A study of literature and research pertinent ADE 6694 Special Problems in Adult Education (1-3) to adult education in areas of planning and A study of problem or problems using re- leadership. search techniques. Selection of problem to be approved by student’s adviser and in- ADE 6620 Seminar in Communication and Human structor under whom study is to be made. Relations (3) Study should contribute to student’s pro- An investigation of literature and research gram. Preparation of scholarly paper or pro- related to verbal and nonverbal communica- ject required and may involve oral defense. tion, listening, and human relations appropriate to adult education. ADE 6696 Practicum in Adult Education 6697 (1–3) ADE 6630 Programs for Adult Education (3) 6698 Supervised experiences related to instruction A study of current concepts and objectives in area of specialization. Emphasis on appli- of adult education programs, courses and cation of skills, concepts, and principles activities. Includes study of adult education acquired in previous courses. Grading sys- programs and agencies serving diverse adult tem is Pass / Fail. Prerequisite: Completion learners. of coursework and approval of adviser are required. ADE 6653 Educational Evaluation (3) The course presents basic procedures used in evaluation. A major focus is on planning and ART constructing teacher-made tests and non-test evaluation techniques. Also includes study ART 5581 Methods and Materials in Art (3) of a variety of standardized tests. Teaching methods, selection, organization, and use of art materials. ADE 6670 Psychological Foundations of the Adult Learner (3) ART 5599 Advanced Studio Projects (3) An in-depth study of research findings and Supervised study and projects in an area not philosophical concepts related to the nature included in the student’s undergraduate stud- of adult learners and learning process; prin- ies. ciples of motivation and effective instructional design geared toward adult learners; ART 6605 Seminar in Art History (3) and social and cultural influences on adult Historical inquiry into art with emphasis on learning. Emphasis will be given to the sources and approaches to the visual arts as understanding of critical and variable attrib- they interact with other facets of culture. utes of adult learners. ART 6625 Specialized Study in Area of Art (1-3) ADE 6674 Methods and Strategies for Teaching 6626 An individualized study with studio art Adults (3) 6627 faculty. Total credit for any combination of A study of methods and formats used in enrollments in these courses may not exceed organizing educational materials for adult six semester hours. See semester hour limits learners. Emphasis is given to designing listed under Course Restrictions in General effective instruction which matches methods Regulations section. and strategies to educational demands. ART 6662 Seminar in Art Education (3) ADE 6680 Curriculum Development for Adult Edu- A review of issues and research in art educa- cation (3) tion and the visual arts. A study of concepts, learning theories, materials, and media related to curriculum and ART 6664 Research in Art Education (3) program development in adult education. A review of contemporary research in art education and the presentation of a scholarly paper. Prerequisite: ART 6662

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BIOLOGY BIO 5520 Field Vertebrate Zoology (4) A study of the basics of vertebrate identifi- BIO 5502 Spring Flora (4) cation, with emphasis on phylogeny, anat- A survey of vascular plants from different omy, morphology, life histories, habitats, habitats in southeast Alabama. Principles of distributions, and conservation. Prerequi- plant taxonomy, including history and sys- sites: General Biology, General Chemistry tems of classification and nomenclature, the use of dichotomous keys, and general her- BIO 5521 Population Ecology (3) barium techniques. Emphasis is placed on This course covers animal and plant popula- plant identification and habitat types. Pre- tions, food supply, competition, disease, requisites: General Biology, General Ecol- fecundity, distribution, and other environ- ogy mental factors. Management of endangered species and protected ecosystems are in- BIO 5505 Entomology (3) cluded. Prerequisites: General Ecology, A study of the orders of insects with the Genetics, General Chemistry, Statistics. Co- emphasis on morphology, taxonomy, and requisite: BIO L521 life cycles. Prerequisites: General Biology. Co-requisite: BIO L505 BIO L521 Population Ecology Lab (1) Field exercises in identifying ecological

problems, formulating and testing hypothe- BIO L505 Entomology Lab (1) ses, and evaluating data using standard sta- A study of morphology, classification, and tistical methods. Co-requisite: BIO 5521 identification of insects. A collection is required. Co-requisite: BIO 5505 BIO 5525 Field Botany (4) A survey of vascular plants from different BIO 5510 Animal Behavior (3) habitats in southeast Alabama. Principles of A study of the classical and current concepts plant taxonomy, including history and sys- of animal behavior including individual and tems of classification and nomenclature, the social behavioral patterns. Prerequisite: use of dichotomous keys, and general her- genetics. Co-requisite: BIO L510 barium techniques. Emphasis is placed on plant identification and habitat types. Pre- BIO L510 Animal Behavior Lab (1) requisites: General Biology, General Ecol- Experimental and observational techniques ogy. See semester hour limits listed under in behavior. Co-requisite: BIO 5510 Course Restrictions in General Regulations section. BIO 5513 Limnology (3) A study of the physical, chemical, geologi- BIO 5530 Applied Genetics (3) cal, and biological aspects of freshwater Advanced studies in genetics with emphasis ecosystems as influenced by activities in on cytogenetics and molecular genetics. surrounding watersheds. Prerequisites: Prerequisites: genetics, organic chemistry. general biology, general ecology, general Co-requisite: BIO L530 chemistry. Co-requisite: BIO L513 BIO L530 Applied Genetics Lab (1) BIO L513 Limnology Lab (1) An introduction to procedures and equip- Field and laboratory exercises in lake and ment used in the study of cytogenetics and stream science, including instrumentation, molecular genetics. Co-requisite: BIO 5530 measurement, sampling, and analysis. Co- requisite: BIO 5513 BIO 5532 Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy (3) A detailed study of vertebrate organ-systems BIO 5516 Microbial Ecology (3) with emphasis on structural and functional A study of the taxonomy, diversity, and morphology and evolutionary relationships. ecology of microbial populations in ecosys- Prerequisites: Any 3000-level BIO lecture tems, with the emphasis on the roles that and lab. Co-requisite: BIO L532 they play in biogeochemical cycles, their contributions to metabolic diversity, their BIO L532 Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy Lab(1) interactions with animals and plants, their A detailed study of the shark, mudpuppy, niches and bioremediation. Prerequisites: and cat with emphasis on structural and microbiology, organic chemistry. Co- functional morphology. Prerequisites: Any requisite: BIO L516 3000-level BIO lecture and lab. Co- requisite: BIO 5532 BIO L516 Microbial Ecology Lab (1) Microbial ecology laboratory techniques BIO 5533 Embryology (3) including isolation, identification, and enu- A study of embryonic development of verte- meration of microorganisms from aquatic brates. This course links cellular and mo- and terrestrial environments. Co-requisite: lecular mechanisms to morphogenesis. BIO 5516 Prerequisites: Genetics, Cell Biology, Or- ganic Chemistry. Co-requisite: BIO L533 212 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

BIO L533 Embryology Lab (1) BIO 5571 Parasitology (3) A study of embryonic development of verte- This course covers the taxonomy, structure, brates as illustrated by the frog, chick, and life histories, distribution, pathogenesis, and pig. Lab includes experimental investiga- control of parasitic protozoa, helminths, and tions of developing systems. Co-requisite: arthropods, with the emphasis on those of BIO 5533 medical importance. Prerequisites: Any 3000-level BIO lecture BIO 5545 Ichthyology (3) and lab. Co-requisite: BIO L571 This course covers the morphology, anatomy, physiology, taxonomy, life histories, BIO L571 Parasitology Lab (1) distribution, and adaptations of fishes. Pre- A laboratory study of parasitic protozoa, requisites: General Biology, General Ecol- helminths, and arthropods, with the empha- ogy. Co-requisite: BIO L545 sis on those of medical importance. Co -requisite: BIO 5571 BIO L545 Ichthyology Lab (1) A study of the structural features, identifica- BIO 5552 Industrial Hygiene (3) tion, and classification of freshwater and Identification and correction of chemical, marine fishes. Co-requisite: BIO 5545 biological, and physical hazards in and around the workplace. BIO 5546 Herpetology (3) Prerequisite: Organic Chemistry. A study of the morphology, anatomy, physi- Co-requisite: BIO L552 ology, taxonomy, life histories, distribution, and adaptations of amphibians and reptiles. BIO L552 Industrial Hygiene Lab (1) Prerequisites: General Biology, General Methods and procedures for sampling, ana- Ecology. Co-requisite: BIO L546 lyzing, and evaluating chemical, biological, and physical agents in the workplace. BIO L546 Herpetology Lab (1) Co-requisite: BIO 5552 A study of the structural features, identification, and classification of amphibians and BIO 5576 Special Topics (1 to 4 credit hours per reptiles. Co-requisite: BIO 5546 course per semester) Specialized topics not generally included in BIO 5547 Ornithology (3) course offerings. Prerequisite: Permission A study of the morphology, anatomy, physi- of instructor ology, taxonomy, life histories, distribution, and adaptations of birds. Prerequisites: BIO 5578 Cell Biology (3) General Biology, General Ecology. Co This course covers cell structure and func- -requisite: BIO L547 tion with the emphasis on biochemical and molecular mechanisms. Topics include cell BIO L547 Ornithology Lab (1) movement, differentiation, and recognition. A study of the structural features, identifi- Prerequisites: Genetics, Microbiology, cation, and classification of birds. Organic chemistry. Co-requisite: BIO L578 Co-requisite: BIO 5547 BIO L578 Cell Biology Lab (1) BIO 5548 Mammalogy (3) Experimental approaches for studying cells A study of the morphology, anatomy, physi- at the biochemical and molecular levels. Co ology, taxonomy, life histories, distribution, -requisite: BIO 5578 and adaptations of mammals. Prerequisites: general biology, general ecology. BIO 5580 Histology (3) Co-requisite: BIO L548 A study of the microscopic anatomy and function of cell types and tissues of mam- BIO L548 Mammalogy Lab (1) malian organs. Prerequisite: general biol- A study of the structural features, identifica- ogy. Co-requisite: BIO L580 tion, and classification of mammals. Co- requisite: BIO 5548 BIO L580 Histology Lab (1) A study of the microscopic anatomy of cell BIO 5551 Toxicology (3) types and tissues of mammalian organs. A study of the principles related to the ad- Co-requisite: BIO 5580 verse effects of chemicals on living organisms. Prerequisite: Organic Chemistry. BIO 5582 Molecular Biology (3) Co-requisite: BIO L551 The study of the fundamental principles of BIO L551 Toxicology Lab (1) chromosomal organization and gene expres- An assessment of terrestrial and aquatic sion, with emphasis on the structure and toxicity of chemical agents following stan- function of nucleic acids and proteins. Pre- dard protocols. Co-requisite: BIO 5551 requisites: Genetics, Microbiology, Organic Chemistry. Co-requisite: BIO L582

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BIO L582 Molecular Biology Lab (1) BIO L606 Economic Botany Lab (1) Experimental approaches in molecular A study of the basic plant anatomy and analyses of nucleic acids and proteins, with taxonomy of plants of significance. Co- the emphasis placed on common techniques requisite: BIO 6606 utilized in clinical and research settings. Co -requisite: BIO 5582 BIO 6617 Seminar in Environmental and 6618 Biological Sciences (1) BIO 5592 Guided Independent Research (1-4 credit Presentations on interdisciplinary princi- hours per course per semester) ples and concepts, current issues, and new Additional information is indexed under studies and research from a variety of “Guided Independent Research and Study.” fields, with environmental science serving as a unifying theme. Faculty members and outside speakers will present guest BIO 5594 Guided Independent Study (1-4 credit lecturers. Candidates for the master’s hours per course per semester) degree in the thesis option will present Additional information is indexed under their research findings and conclusions. “Guided Independent Research and Study.” BIO 6620 Field Protistology (4) BIO 6600 Aquatic Entomology (3) An advanced study of protists from fresh- A study of the morphology, physiology, water and marine habitats including col- taxonomy, life histories, and ecology of lection techniques, taxonomy, identifica- aquatic insects. Prerequisites: General tion, structure, life histories and protistan Biology, General Ecology. Co-requisite: ecology. BIO L600 BIO 6621 Environmental Toxicology (3) BIO L600 Aquatic Entomology Lab (1) This course is a foundation for scientific Classification and identification of immature decision-making involving contaminants and adult aquatic insects. A collection is and their effects on biological systems. It required. Co-requisite: BIO 6600 covers the basic principles of environmental toxicology including bioaccumula- BIO 6601 Environmental and Biological Ethics (3) tion, the biological effects of toxicants Examination of major ethical theories as from the molecular to global level of or- they apply to environmental, biological, and ganization, and a basic understanding of medical issues. The linkage of ethics to the risk of environmental pollutants and decision-making in social, public, and busi- the science of risk assessment. Prerequi- ness policy. Course develops skills in un- sites: Eight semester hours or equivalent derstanding value systems and framing of chemistry ethical positions. BIO 6624 Public Health (3) BIO 6603 Environmental Management (3) The impact of the environment on humans Concepts and practices underlying proce- as well as the human impact on the environ- dures for environmental resource management serve as the dual focus of this course. ment, including planning, organizing, and Environmental agents of physical, chemical, conducting programs. and biological nature with adverse effect on human health will be considered. The BIO 6602 Human Pathophysiology (3) physiological, molecular, cellular, genetic, This course covers the structural and and biochemical mechanisms of action of functional changes in tissues and organs environmental carcinogens, toxins, pollut- of the human body which cause or are ant, and other disease-causing environ- caused by disease. Prerequisites: Human mental agents and the interaction of various Anatomy & Physiology, Histology, or environmental agents with biological sys- permission of instructor. Co-requisite: tems will be addressed. Prerequisite: None BIO L602 BIO 6625 Specialized Study in Biology (1-4) BIO L602 Human Pathophysiology Lab (1) 6626 The student has the opportunity to engage in A study of the microscopic anatomy of intensive study of a particular subject or normal and diseased tissues and organs. learn a pertinent skill, which fits his/her Co-requisite: BIO 6602 academic and/or professional needs but is not available in the regular curriculum. This BIO 6606 Economic Botany (3) study may include educational activities or This course covers plants of importance in training outside of the University. The stu- natural ecosystems and human affairs, dent will follow the guidelines that the De- with the emphasis on food plants, trees, partment established for the supervision and and medicinal plants. Prerequisites: Any the pursuance of this study. Requires ap- upper-level botany course. Co-requisite: proval of the student’s adviser and chairs. BIO L606

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BIO 6630 Pollution Science (3) ecosystems. Prerequisite: An undergradu- A study of pollution of atmosphere, surface ate ecology course is highly recommended. water, and soil and groundwater from animate activities and inanimate processes. BIO 6662 Invasive Species Biology (3) Adverse effects, fate, and transport of pollut- This course will familiarize students with ants in air, soil, and water. Prerequisite: the principles of ecological invasions and general chemistry. Co-requisite: BIO L630 factors affecting the spread and impacts of invasive species. Students will also become BIO L630 Pollution Science Lab (1) familiar with major sources of exotic species Theory and analytical techniques used in introductions, and methods available for both field and laboratory for the analysis of prevention and control. Prerequisite: None air, water, and soil contaminants. Co- requisite: BIO 6630 BIO 6664 Restoration Ecology (3) An introduction to ecological approaches BIO 6643 Biological Chemistry (3) toward reconstruction of degraded or de- Biological Chemistry emphasizes the classi- stroyed ecosystems. Ecological basis of fication, structure, function and metabolism creating self-sustained ecosystems. Plan- of proteins, carbohydrates, lipids and nucleic ning, implementing and assessing restoration acids; intermediary metabolism and bioener- programs. Economic and social context of getics; enzyme structure, function and kinet- restoration. Prerequisites: An Ecology ics; and storage and expression of genetic course and one year of General Chemistry. information. Prerequisites: CHM 3343/L343 BIO 6665 Sustainable Development (3) BIO 6645 Biotechnology Techniques (3) This course will increase student awareness Biotechnology Techniques laboratory em- of sustainability issues concerning the future phasizes the fundamental theory and tech- survival of human and other organisms on niques used in the isolation, characterization, the planet. The course specifically covers and study of biochemical molecules. Pre- the following: biological diversity trends, requisites: CHM 3343/L343 human population growth, agriculture and food consumption issues, water use and BIO 6650 Spatial Analysis Using Geographical In- supplies, global warming and effects on formation Systems (3) biological diversity, sustainable fisheries, A graduate level GIS course geared for be- forest products and services, and other is- ginners that presents the understanding be- sues. Prerequisites: None hind the four functional and physical components of a GIS: data input; storage and BIO 6670 Special Topics (1-4) retrieval; manipulation; and data output. 6671 Specialized topics not generally included in Multiple GIS applications are also discourse offerings. A maximum total of 4 cussed. Prerequisites: BIO 6630, BIO semester hours is allowed for program L630, or permission of chair. Co-requisite: credit. BIO L650 BIO 6691 Research Methodology and Experimental BIO L650 Spatial Analysis Using Geographical In- Design (3) formation Systems (1) This course will include hands-on statistical This lab is intended for average computer experience emphasizing hypothesis testing users with little or no experience in ArcView using a statistical software system. It will GIS or any other GIS software. At the end combine several elements of research meth- of the labs, students will be able to use Arc- odology including developing a grant pro- View to view, query, analyze, chart, and posal that will include topic selection, litera- map geographic data. Co-requisite: BIO ture search, question formulation, methods, 6650. statistics, and a budget. Prerequisite: Three semester hours in probability and statistics BIO 6660 Issues in Aquatic Ecology (3) or permission of instructor. A grade of “B” Case studies on the overexploitation and or better is required. degradation of aquatic ecosystems and their resources, with a primary focus on freshwa- BIO 6695 Thesis Research (1- 6) ter systems. Prerequisite: An undergradu- Under the guidance of the student’s adviser ate ecology course is highly recommended. and the chair of the department, the student may pursue original research (independent BIO 6661 Conservation Biology (3) acquisition and interpretation of data) in a Examination of the principles, practices, and particular area of environmental or biologi- philosophy of measuring, maintaining, and cal science. The completion of a thesis is enhancing biological diversity. The course required. The results and conclusions must focuses on the applications of ecology, be successfully defended before the stu- population biology, and genetics of the con- dent’s graduate committee. Grading system servation of keystone and rare species and is Pass / Fail.

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BUSINESS BUS 5513 Fundamentals of Economic Analysis (1.5) A survey of key concepts in microeconom- BUS 5502 Fundamentals of Accounting and Finance ics that provides a foundation for further (3) studies in the graduate economics and busi- A survey of fundamental theories, concepts, ness courses. A self-paced, self-guided principles, and practices in finance, financial course of instruction offered online only. accounting, and managerial accounting that Student must earn at least a grade of 80 on provides a foundation for further study in the final comprehensive exam to satisfy the graduate accounting and business courses. CPC requirements in Economics. Prerequi- Students must earn a grade of “B” or better site: Admission in the MBA, MSM, or in the course. MSHRM graduate programs.

BUS 5503 Fundamentals of Economic Analysis and BUS 5514 Fundamentals of Business Law (1.5) Business Law (3) A survey of key concepts in business law A survey of key concepts in economics and that provides a foundation for further study business law that provides a foundation for in graduate business law and business further study in graduate economics and the courses. The course is self-paced, with MBA curriculum. Students must earn a minimal instructor involvement, and offered grade of “B” or better in the course. only online. Student must earn at least a grade of 80 on the final comprehensive BUS 5504 Fundamentals of Management and Mar- exam to satisfy the CPC requirements in keting (3) Business Law. Prerequisite: Admission in A survey of key concepts in marketing and the MBA, MSM, or MSHRM graduate pro- management that provides a foundation for grams. further study in graduate marketing and management courses. Students must earn a BUS 5515 Fundamentals of Management (1.5) grade of “B” or better in the course. A survey of key concepts in management that provides a foundation for further study BUS 5505 Fundamentals of Information Systems in graduate management and business and Quantitative Methods (3) courses. The course is self-paced, with A survey of key concepts in statistics and minimal instructor involvement and offered information systems that provides a founda- only online. Student must earn at least a tion for further study in graduate quantita- grade of 80 on the final comprehensive tive methods and management information exam to satisfy the CPC requirements in systems. Students must earn a grade of “B” Management. Prerequisite: Admission in or better in the course. the MBA, MSM, or MSHRM graduate programs. BUS 5511 Fundamentals of Accounting (1.5) A survey of fundamental theories, concepts, BUS 5516 Fundamentals of Marketing (1.5) principles, and practices in financial and A survey of key concepts in marketing that managerial accounting that provides a foun- provide a foundation for further study in dation for further study in graduate account- graduate marketing courses and business ing and business courses. The course is self- courses. The course is self-paced, with paced, with minimal instructor involvement minimal instructor involvement, and offered and offered only online. Student must earn only online. Student must earn at least a at least a grade of 80 on the final compre- grade of 80 on the final comprehensive hensive exam to satisfy the CPC require- exam to satisfy the CPC requirements in ments in Accounting. Prerequisite: Admis- Marketing. Prerequisite: Admission in the sion in the MBA, MSM, or MSHRM gradu- MBA, MSM, or MSHRM graduate pro- ate programs. grams.

BUS 5512 Fundamentals of Finance (1.5) BUS 5517 Fundamentals of Information Systems A survey of fundamental theories, concepts, (1.5) principles, and practices in finance that pro- A survey of key concepts in information vide a foundation for further study in gradu- systems that provides a foundation for fur- ate finance and business courses. The ther study in graduate management informa- course is self-paced with minimal instructor tion system and business courses. The involvement, and offered only online. Stu- course is self-paced, with minimal instructor dent must earn at least a grade of 80 on the involvement, and offered only online. Stu- final comprehensive exam to satisfy the dent must earn at least a grade of 80 on the CPC requirements in Finance. Prerequisite: final comprehensive exam to satisfy the BUS 5511 or equivalent; Admission in the CPC requirements in Information Systems. MBA, MSM, or MSHRM graduate pro- Prerequisite: Admission in the MBA, MSM, grams. or MSHRM graduate programs.

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BUS 5518 Fundamentals of Quantitative Methods student’s program. Prerequisite: All busi- (1.5) ness foundation courses or equivalent. A survey of key concepts in statistics that provides a foundation for further study in graduate quantitative methods and business CHEMISTRY courses. This is a self-paced online course

with limited instructor involvement, and CHM 5500 Special Topics in Chemistry (3) offered only online. Students must earn at A study of topics of special interest, such as least a grade of 80 on the final exam to sat- advanced physical chemistry, advanced isfy the CPC requirements of Quantitative analytical chemistry, advanced organic, Methods. Prerequisite: Admission in the group theory, surface chemistry, and colloid MBA, MSM, or MSHRM graduate pro- chemistry. Prerequisites: CHM 2242 and grams. CHM 3343

BUS 6605 Business and Professional Communica- CHM 5503 Advanced Organic Chemistry (3) tion (3) A more in-depth study of many of the topics Development of skills to assist managers to studied in Organic Chemistry I and communicate to both internal and external II. Topics will include reaction mecha- audiences, to conduct meetings, to negotiate, nisms, synthetic methods, and struc- and to resolve conflict. Emphasis is placed ture determination using spectroscopic tech- on oral and written presentation skills using niques. Prerequisite: CHM 3357 state of the art technologies and presentation software. Prerequisite: All business founda- CHM 5544 Advanced Inorganic Chemistry (3) tion courses or equivalent. This course covers the spectroscopy of inorganic molecules, detailed molecular orbital BUS 6610 Business Research Design (3) applications, descriptive chemistry of the Designed for the student to develop and transition elements, including organometalic demonstrate competency in business re- and bioorganic compounds. Prerequisites: search methodology and techniques. This CHM 2242, 5552 and L552 course teaches the business student proper research techniques and includes a research proposal. A grade of “B” or better is re- CHM L544 Advanced Inorganic Laboratory (1) quired. Prerequisite: All business founda- A study of the preparation and characteri- tion courses or equivalent. zation of inorganic compounds. Experi- ence will be provided in techniques such BUS 6612 Applied Business Research (3) as using a tube furnace and handling air- The study of applied research of business sensitive compounds with a glove bag and problems to develop managerial skills in the Schlenk line. Co-requisite or prerequi- preparation and evaluation of a research site: CHM 5544 project. A grade of “B” or better is required. Prerequisite: All business foundation CHM 5545 Instrumental Analysis (3) courses or equivalent. A study of the operating principles of modern analytical instrumentation for BUS 6613 Seminar in Business (3) determining composition and concentra- Study and analysis of current topics on the tion. Prerequisites: CHM 2242, CHM leading edge of business. A combination of 3343: PHY 2253 and L253 or PHY 2263 core material, readings, and research reports and L263. Co-requisite: CHM L545 on contemporary aspects of business. Pre- requisite: All business foundation courses or CHM L545 Instrumental Analysis Laboratory (1) equivalent. The practical application of select modern analytical instruments to qualitative and BUS 6625 Specialized Study in the Area of Business quantitative examination of matter. Con- 6626 Administration (1-3) siderable attention is given to the instrument and elementary electronics involved 6627 Study of problem or problems using rein each. Co-requisite: CHM 5545 search techniques. Selection of the prob-

lems must be approved by the student’s CHM 5552 Physical Chemistry I (3) adviser, the instructor under whom the study A study of the theory and applications of is to be made, and the appropriate dean. The thermodynamics, reaction kinetics, and study should contribute to the student’s pro- transport properties with an emphasis on gram. Preparation of a scholarly paper is the description of ideal/non ideal gasses required and many involve and oral defense. and solutions. Prerequisite: CHM 3343; Total credit for any combination of enroll- PHY 2253 and L253 or PHY 2263 and ments in these courses may not exceed six L263; MTH 1126. Co-requisite: CHM semester hours. A specialized study may be L552 substituted for a required course on once in

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lic; an examination of principal trends and CHM L552 Physical Chemistry I Laboratory (1) changes in the judicial processes in the light An introduction to methods and techniques of historical experience. used in the physical chemistry laboratory, including experiments in calorimetry, phase CJ 6621 Current Issues in Corrections (3) equilibria, reaction kinetics, and transport An analysis of the contemporary problems properties. Co-requisite: CHM 5552 surrounding corrections. Examples of topics include, but are not limited to, police unioni- CHM 5553 Physical Chemistry II (3) zation, court reforms, correctional problems, A continuation of CHM 5552 with an intro- community-based correctional philosophy, duction to surface phenomena, quantum comparative issues, and contemporary prob- chemistry, and spectroscopy with an empha- lems related to correctional officers’ retention sis on properties of surfaces, atomic and mo- and employment practices. lecular structure, molecular orbital theory, and photochemistry. Prerequisite CHM CJ 6622 Seminar in Administration of Justice (3) 5552 A critical examination of the administration of the criminal justice system in America, CHM L553 Physical Chemistry II Laboratory (1) including the myths and misconceptions it A continuation of CHM L552 with an intro- generates, the controversial issues and trends duction to methods and techniques in compu- it produces, and the current and future poli- tational chemistry and spectroscopy. Co- cies and administrative decision making it requisite or prerequisite: CHM 5553 promotes.

CHM 6625 Specialized Study in Area of Chemistry (1-4) CJ 6624 Court Administration (3) 6626 A study of a problem or problems A study of the judicial process from the 6627 using research techniques. Selection of prob- standpoint of its situational and legal basis, lem must be approved by the professor under organization and management, and the tech- whom the study is to be made and the Dean nical aspects of the judicial function at both of Arts and Sciences. The study should con- trial and appellate levels. tribute to the student's program. Preparation of a scholarly paper is required and may involve oral defense. Total credit for any com- CJ 6625 Specialized Study (3) bination of enrollments in these courses may This course provides the student an opportunity not exceed four semester hours. A Special- to pursue in-depth study on a topic or issue of ized Study may be substituted for a required personal interest under the guidance and direc- course only once in a student's program. See tion of a department faculty member. May be semester hour limits listed under Course Re- repeated up to a total of six credit hours. See strictions in General Regulations section. semester hour limits listed under Course Re- strictions in General Regulations section.

CRIMINAL JUSTICE CJ 6630 Juvenile Justice (3) An examination of the agencies, institutions,

and personnel that work with juvenile offend- CJ 5571 Probation, Pardons, and Parole (3) This course focuses on the historical develop- ers. Of special interest will be how the police, ments, philosophies and standards related to courts and correctional agencies interact and the process of probation, pardon, and parole. deal with juvenile offenders, as well as a re- This course will investigate the use of parole view of the current issues and proposals being and probation as methods of social control discussed at the national level. with emphasis on the implications of their social impact on field practice. This course CJ 6635 Community-Based Corrections/Correctional will also investigate non-institutional meth- Systems (3) ods of correctional practices relating to juve- This course will advance the concept of the niles and adults. development of programs for offenders which substitute treatment in the community for insti- tutionalization or imprisonment. Collectively, CJ 6610 Principles of Administration (3) A survey of the basic principles and functions these programs constitute what is termed of personnel administration with special at- “Community-Based Corrections.” tention paid to criminal justice applications. CJ 6636 Criminological Theory (3) An in-depth overview of major criminological CJ 6620 Current Trends in Criminal Law (3) A critical review through case studies of re- perspectives as well as their nature and extent, cent trends and developments affecting the especially those found in the United States, and interpretation of major portions of the United an analysis of the etiology of criminal behavior, States Constitution which safeguard personal criminal law, and the societal reaction to crimi- liberties and those which safeguard the pub- nals.

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CJ 6638 Seminar in Civil Liberties Related to Cor- rections (3) CJ 6671 Organization Theory (3) This course is concerned with prisoners’ An examination of the theories of modern rights as they are guaranteed by the United criminal justice organization, including States judicial system. Because of the ongo- current trends and development. ing nature of the process defining rights of prisoners currently, decisions of federal CJ 6692 Agency Experience (3) appellate and district courts as well as state A supervised practice in an approved crimi- courts are utilized. This course is a critical nal justice agency. Reserved for students review of recent trends and developments with no prior experience in a criminal jus- affecting personal liberties of incarcerated tice setting. individuals. CJ 6693 Master’s Project (3) CJ 6640 Seminar in Law Enforcement (3) An applied professional research project An in-depth examination of the various involving the analysis of a management or issues and problems currently being experi- public policy problem, designed for the stu- enced in American policing. dent who does not wish to write a thesis but nonetheless desires to prepare a major writ- CJ 6644 Administrative Law (3) ten work in the field of criminal justice. A study of the legal environment in which the public administrator functions. The proc- CJ 6694 Thesis Practicum (3) ess and procedures of administrative agen- This course is designed to offer the student cies including administrative discretion, rule who elects to write a thesis an opportunity to -making, investigating, prosecuting, negoti- review research strategies, initiate a litera- ating, and settling; constitutional law, statu- ture search, and prepare preliminary drafts tory law, common law, and agency-made of the thesis. The student will receive a law. Liability of governments and their offi- letter grade of “IP” until the completion of cers. Selected cases and decisions. the thesis.

CJ 6649 Statistics for Criminal Justice Research CJ 6695 Thesis (3) (3) The completion and oral defense of the This course provides a review of advanced thesis. Grading system is Pass / Fail. statistical techniques with emphasis upon their application in a criminal justice setting.

CJ 6650 Survey of Research Methods in Criminal COMMUNICATION STUDIES Justice (3) An analysis of research strategies employed COM 5531 Interpersonal Communication (3) to study the causes of crime and the societal A study of theories of Communication response to it. (A grade of “B” or better is behavior in relatively unstructured face-to- required.) face situations, including small-group

discussion. CJ 6652 Seminar in Corrections (3) An in-depth examination of the various issues and problems in corrections with a COM 5541 Oral Interpretation (3) special emphasis relating to administration A study and application of the principles and management. and practices of oral interpretation (reading) of literature, including individual and en- CJ 6655 Selected Topics in Criminal Justice (3) semble performance. An examination of a particular subject which is not offered under the normal COM 5542 Rhetoric (3) course offerings. May be repeated (with A study of the historical development of different topics) for credit. See semester rhetorical theory in Western thought from hour limits listed under Course Restrictions the Classical to the Contemporary periods in General Regulations section. and its relationship to practice and criticism. The course includes opportunities for CJ 6660 Advanced Readings in Criminal Justice advanced public speaking and small group (3) discussion. This course is designed to allow beginning graduate students the opportunity to acquire a basic background in criminal justice litera- COM 6625 Specialized Study in Area of Speech ture. The readings will be in specific areas 6626 Communication (1-3) in criminal justice. May be repeated (with 6627 Under the supervision of the faculty course different topics) for credit. See semester supervisor, the student may pursue an extensive study of a particular area which fits his/ hour limits listed under Course Restrictions her academic needs but is not available in in General Regulations section. the regular curriculum. Each proposal must

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be approved the preceding term by adviser, CP 6616 Treatment of Addictive Family Diseases course supervisor, and department chair. (3) Total credit for any combination of enroll- A study of typical characteristics of dys- ments in these courses may not exceed six functional families. Provides the basis f o r hours. See semester hour limits listed under Course Restrictions in General Regulations suggested intervention techniques, appropri- section. Total specialized study hours may ate areas of family education, and guidelines not exceed six semester hours. for effective therapy.

CP 6617 Treatment Theories and Modalities of COUNSELING Addictive Disease (3) A study of historical perspectives and the

most effective treatment and assessment CP 6600 Professional Orientation and Ethics (3) approaches of addictive diseases. An introductory course to the world of pro-

fessional counseling. Course content in- CP 6620 Readings in Counseling and Psychology cludes historical overview, concepts, ap- 6621 (1-3) proaches, philosophy and development of 6622 An independent exploration of the literature the counseling profession. Professional related to verbal and nonverbal communica- roles, organizations, credentialing, legal/ tion, listening, and human relations under ethical issues, and professional standards of the supervision of a faculty member. An care are covered. Prerequisites: Recom- examination will be required upon the con- mended first course. clusion of the course. This course may be

offered as a seminar. See semester hour CP 6601 Legal, Ethical, and Professional limits listed under Course Restrictions in Standards (3) General Regulations section. This course assists counseling personnel in

acquiring information and understanding CP 6625 Specialized Study in Counseling (1-3) necessary to effectively deal with legal, 6626 A study of a problem or a topic using ethical and professional standards of the 6627 research techniques or a guided program of counseling profession. readings. Preparation of a scholarly paper

is required and may involve an oral de- CP 6602 Seminar in the Prevention/Treatment of fense. A specialized study may be substi- Chemical Dependency (3) tuted for only one required course or elec- An examination of specified issues which tive in a student’s program. Approval by must be addressed to promote successful the student’s adviser, the course instructor, recovery in the treatment of chemical and department chair is required. See se- dependency. mester hour limits listed under Course Re-

strictions in General Regulations section. CP 6605 Foundations of Mental Health Counseling

(3) CP 6634 Drug Education, Prevention, and Inter- A study of the historical, philosophical, vention (3) societal, cultural, economic, and political A study of commonly abused drugs, drug dimensions within mental health practice. abuse prevention, and treatment techniques. This course will address the professional Examines characteristics of people at high identity, functions, and issues facing mental risk to become substance abusers/addicted. health practitioners: principles, theories, and

practice of community intervention and the CP 6635 Crisis Response Management (3) human services network; fiscal and adminis- This course provides community personnel, trative management of programs; and public school personnel and other education and/or policy and governmental relations impacting health professionals/paraprofessionals in- mental health services. formation about the nature of global and

local disasters. Course content includes CP 6610 Facilitation Skills and Counseling Tech- appropriate responses to a variety of crisis niques (3) scenarios and information on major theories A focus on the development and application of crisis intervention. of basic facilitation skills necessary for be-

coming an effective helping professional. CP 6636 Foundations of Student Affairs (3) Skills are developed through a combination This course is designed to provide a com- of didactic, experiential, and demonstrated prehensive introduction to the field of stu- learning activities to train the beginning dent affairs in higher education through a counselor in the establishment and mainte- review of its historical and philosophical nance of therapeutic relationships. Prereq- influences; purpose, roles, and functions; uisites: CP 6600 or adviser’s approval. and contemporary issues and trends.

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CP 6637 Administration of Student Affairs Programs CP 6650 Practicum (3) (3) This study provides an opportunity for the stu- This course is designed to provide the knowl- dent to perform, under supervision, a variety of edge and skills required for effective admini- activities that a regularly employed professional stration of student affairs in higher education. counselor would perform. Practicum provides The course will focus on designing, managing, for the development of counseling skills under and evaluating student affairs programs. supervision. The student must complete 100 clock hours including a minimum of 40 hours CP 6638 Internship: Student Affairs Counseling (3) of direct service with clients. Experiences are This course provides supervised student affairs accompanied by regularly scheduled, weekly on counseling experiences in the college environ- campus group supervision designed to provide ment. The experience is accompanied by opportunity for analysis and evaluation of su- scheduled on-campus supervision with the pervised activity. Grading system is Pass / Fail. university supervisor. Internship equals 300 Prerequisites: Permission of instructor and clock hours, to include 120 hours of direct department chair required. CP 6600, CP 6610, student affairs service. Prerequisite: CP 6650 CP 6642, CP 6649, PSY 6669, PSY 6670

CP 6639 Internship: Student Affairs Counseling (3) CP 6651 Counseling Diverse Populations (3) This course provides supervised student affairs A study of the psychological and sociological counseling experiences in the college factors relative to cultural diversity. Special environment. The experience is accompanied emphasis is placed on current practices utilized by scheduled on-campus supervision with the in counseling interventions with culturally di- university supervisor. Internship equals 300 verse populations. Special emphasis is placed clock hours, to include 120 hours of direct on current practices utilized in counseling inter- student affairs service. Prerequisite: CP 6638 ventions with diverse populations as well as increasing counselor sensitivity to the unique CP 6641 School Counseling and Program Manage- needs and experiences of such populations. ment (3) In this course students will study planning, CP 6652 Rehabilitation Delivery and Process (3) designing, implementing, and evaluating a A study of the rehabilitation process including comprehensive developmental school guidance historical developments, philosophical bases, program. The school counselor’s role as an and legal aspects, with an emphasis on the op- advocate and school leader will be empha- erational aspects of rehabilitation service deliv- sized. Historical perspective, new academic ery systems. achievement, guidance curriculum and ethical and legal issues will be included. CP 6656 Marriage, Family, and Sex Therapy Counseling (3) CP 6642 Group Dynamics and Counseling (3) The course is designed to provide the student The study of group dynamics and group coun- with a conceptual framework for dealing with seling theories, including ethics, group leader- marriage and family problems. Students will ship styles, types of groups, group counseling be equipped with the skills necessary for methods and skills, group developmental working with all members of the family. stages, and therapeutic factors of group work. Experiential activities included. Prerequisite: CP 6657 Internship: School Counseling (3) CP 6610 or adviser’s approval. This course provides supervised school based experience at both the elementary and secon- CP 6644 Community Counseling Services (3) dary levels. The school-based experience A study of multifaceted, comprehensive, com- will be accompanied by scheduled on campus munity counseling and school psychological supervision with the university supervisor. services, needs assessment, resource identifica- Course equals 300 clock hours of internship, tion, program development, and program to include 120 hours of direct student service. evaluation. Alternative models of service deliv- Grading system is Pass / Fail. Prerequisite: ery and alternative sources of funding and pro- CP 6650. gram regulation are explored. CP 6658 Internship: School Counseling (3) CP 6649 Theories of Counseling (3) This course provides supervised school-based A study of the major theoretical approaches in experience at both the elementary and counseling including the affective, behavioral, secondary levels. The school based experience and cognitive theories. Application of theories will be accompanied by scheduled on campus to basic types of problems in the counseling supervision with the university supervisor. relationship is included. Includes case studies, Internship equals 300 clock hours, to include class demonstrations and role-playing. Prereq- 120 hours of direct student service. Grading uisites: CP 6600 and CP 6610 or adviser's system is Pass / Fail. Prerequisite: CP 6657 approval.

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CP 6659 Internship: Mental Health (3) Students must receive individual and group This course provides an opportunity for the supervision. Course equals 300 clock hours student to perform under supervision a variety of internship. Students may take up to six of activities that a regularly employed profes- semester hours of internship per semester sional counselor in an agency setting would be with adviser approval. Each student must expected to perform. Experiences are accom- complete 120 hours of direct service with panied by regularly scheduled, weekly group clients. Grading system is Pass / Fail. Pre- supervision. Course equals 300 hours of in- requisite: Completion of CP 6650 and ad- ternship. Students may take up to six semester viser approval. hours of internship per semester with adviser approval. Each student must complete 120 CP 6670 Internship: Rehabilitation Counseling (3) hours of direct service with clients. Grading This course provides supervised experience system is Pass / Fail. Prerequisite: Comple- in a rehabilitation setting. The experience tion of CP 6650 and adviser approval. will be accompanied by scheduled on campus supervision with the university supervi- CP 6660 Internship: Mental Health (3) sor. Course equals 300 clock hours of in- This course provides an opportunity for the ternship. Students may take up to six se- student to perform under supervision a variety mester hours of internship per semester with of activities that a regularly employed profes- adviser approval. Each student must com- sional counselor in an agency setting would be plete 120 hours of direct service with cli- expected to perform. Experiences are accom- ents. Grading system is Pass / Fail. Prereq- panied by regularly scheduled, weekly group uisite: Completion of CP 6650 and adviser supervision. Course equals 300 clock hours of approval. internship. Students may take up to six semester hours of internship per semester with ad- CP 6671 Internship: Rehabilitation Counseling (3) viser approval. Each student must complete This course provides supervised experience 120 hours of direct service with clients. Grad- in a rehabilitation setting. The experience ing system is Pass / Fail. Prerequisite: Com- will be accompanied by scheduled on cam- pletion of CP 6650 and adviser approval. pus supervision with the university supervisor. Course equals 300 clock hours of in- CP 6661 Internship: Mental Health (3) ternship. Students may take up to six se- This course provides an opportunity for the mester hours of internship per semester with student to perform under supervision a variety adviser approval. Each student must com- of activities that a regularly employed profes- plete 120 hours of direct service with cli- sional counselor in an agency setting would be ents. Grading system is Pass / Fail. Prereq- expected to perform. Experiences are accom- uisite: CP 6650 panied by regularly scheduled, weekly group supervision. Course equals 300 clock hours of CP 6680 Seminar: Counseling Approaches to internship. Students may take up to six semes- Working with Hearing Impairment (3) ter hours of internship per semester with ad- This course is taken in conjunction with the viser approval. Each student must complete practicum/internship in rehabilitation coun- 120 hours of direct service with clients. Grad- seling, offers students an opportunity to apply ing system is Pass / Fail. Prerequisite: Com- medical, psychological and sociological re- pletion of CP 6650 and adviser approval. search/techniques to counseling with individuals who are hearing impaired. Prerequi- CP 6662 Internship: Community Counseling (3) site: Permission of instructor. This course provides supervised, on-the-job, experiences in Community Counseling. CP 6681 Seminar: Counseling Approaches to These field experiences are accompanied by Working with Visual Impairment (3) weekly, on-campus, supervised sessions. This course is taken in conjunction with the Students must receive individual and group practicum/internship in rehabilitation coun- supervision. Course equals 300 clock hours seling, offers students an opportunity to apply of internship. Students may take up to six medical, psychological and sociological re- semester hours of internship per semester search/techniques to counseling with indi- with adviser approval. Each student must viduals who are visually impaired. Prerequi- complete 120 hours of direct service with site: Permission of instructor. clients. Grading system is Pass / Fail. Pre- requisite: Completion of CP 6650 and ad- CP 6682 Leadership and Advocacy: Hearing Im- viser approval. pairment (3) The purpose of this course is to develop an CP 6663 Internship: Community Counseling (3) appreciation for the organization, administra- This course provides supervised, on-the-job, tion, and coordination of services for the experiences in Community Counseling. hearing impaired. Strategies for consulting These field experiences are accompanied by with various agencies, educating the general weekly, on-campus, supervised sessions. public, counseling with hearing impaired and

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their families as well as approaches for advo- seling and human development. Emphasizes cating for these populations will be explored. research findings. Prerequisites: CP 6650, CP 6652, PSY 6653. Taken in conjunction with internship. CP 7702 Advanced Theories and Techniques of Coun- seling (3) CP 6683 Leadership and Advocacy: Visual Impair- An in-depth study of current viable theories of ment (3) counseling utilizing techniques appropriate for The purpose of this course is to develop an each framework. Some areas to be covered appreciation for the organization, administra- include the cognitive, affective, and eclectic tion and coordination of services for the visu- approaches. Prerequisite: CP 6649 or equiva- ally impaired. Strategies for consulting with lent various agencies, educating the general public, counseling with the visually impaired and CP 7725 Advanced Studies in Counseling (1-3) their families as well as approaches for advo- 7726 A study of a problem or topic using research cating for these populations will be explored. 7727 techniques or a guided program of readings. Prerequisites: CP 6650, CP 6652, PSY 6653. Preparation of a scholarly paper is required and Taken in conjunction with internship. may involve an oral defense. A specialized study may be substituted for only one required CP 6685 Case Management (3) course or elective in a student’s program. Ap- A study of the case management process, proval by the student’s adviser, the course including case findings, service coordination, instructor, and department chair is required. referral and utilization of other disciplines, and client advocacy. CP 7753 Internship: Advanced Counseling (1-3) 7754 This course provides advanced graduate CP 6686 Job Development and Placement (3) 7755 students with full-time, supervised, on-the-job A study of the analysis of job development experience in settings appropriate to their area and placement in the rehabilitation process of specialization. Experiences accompanied by and related fields. weekly on-campus meetings designed to provide opportunity for analysis and evaluation of CP 6687 Placement of Special Disability Groups (3) supervised activity. Grading system is Pass / A study of effective job development and Fail. placement techniques and strategies in the rehabilitation process for disability groups CP 7791 Research Seminar (1-3) traditionally challenging to place: Blind, 7792 This course provides in-depth assistance to pre- Deaf, Hard of Hearing, Mentally Ill, Trau- 7793 pare students for development of, research for, matic Brain Injured, Spinal Cord Injured, and preparation of theses or field project pro- Multi-disabled and Learning Disabled. posal.

CP 6691 Research Methodology (3) The study and evaluation of research meth- CP 7794 Field Project (3) ods commonly used in the social sciences. An independent study of a problem of a prac- The course will provide information neces- tical nature which is encountered in a field sary to understand and apply research proc- setting. A proposal for the study and a writ- esses, synthesize knowledge and writing, ten report of the findings must be approved and plan and organize research problems for by the student’s advisory committee. The interpretation and application of research advisory committee will administer an oral results. Application of these skills in the examination covering the research findings. form of a written project using the Publica- Grading system is Pass / Fail. Enrollment tion Manual of the American Psychological limited to Ed.S. students. Association (APA) is required. A grade of “B” or better is required. CP 7795 Thesis (3-6) 7796 Research for and preparation of a scholarly CP 7700 Advanced Practicum in Group Leader- paper related to a counseling and guidance ship (3) problem or situation under the supervision of Supervised training in group leadership, the student’s advisory committee. Grading including experiential and didactic activities, system is Pass / Fail. Enrollment limited to focusing on group facilitation. Prerequi- Ed.S. students. sites: CP 6642 and CP 6650 or equivalents and permission of the instructor. Enroll- ment restricted to Ed.S. students.. COMPUTER SCIENCE

CP 7701 Seminar in Counseling and Student CS 5543 Software Engineering (3) Personnel Work (3) This course aims at producing good practice Individual readings and conferences, group in developing software and provides an over- discussions and reports focusing on the view of how to do software engineering using advanced student’s special interest in coun-

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an object-oriented approach. The course ute to a student’s program. Preparation of a assumes familiarity with object-oriented pro- scholarly paper is required and may involve an gramming. It focuses on the appropriate oral defense. Total credit for any combination processes, models and metrics in quality soft- of enrollments in the specialized study courses ware development. Prerequisite : CS 4446 or may not exceed three (3) semester hours. The CS 5547 course may not be substituted for a required course. See semester hour limits listed under CS 5545 Computer Architecture (3) Course Restrictions in General Regulations Functional descriptions of the major components of digital computer architectures are CS 6640 Data Base Management Concepts (3) explored, explored, such as arithmetic and This course discusses design and implementa- control units, memory hierarchies, channels tion issues associated with relational and ob- and characterizations and interactions of ject-oriented databases. Topics include E-R individual major components of small and modeling, relational modeling, normal forms, large computers. Also included are mini- data storage, and concepts of object-oriented computer architectures, specialized com- data modeling. Prerequisite: CS 3323 section. puter architectures, and distributed data processing architectures. Prerequisite: CS CS 6641 Society and Information Systems (3) 3357, CS 3365 or CS 4445 A survey and analysis of individual and societal attitudes, interactions, and decision-making CS 5547 Systems Analysis and Design (3) Introduction to information systems devel- is provided concerning the design and applica- opment process. Systems analysis methods, tion of computers in information storage, re- covering activities, tools, and techniques for trieval and processing. requirements gathering, modeling and speci- fication. Systems design methods, including CS 6643 Theory and Design of Compilers (3) activities, tools and techniques for design, The formal properties of grammars, lexical and with an emphasis on architecture, rapid de- syntactic analysis, macro generators, and code velopment and prototyping, and detailed selection are presented. Additional topics in- design. Introduces classical approaches such clude hardwire compilers, extensibility of lan- as information engineering as well as object- guages, and implementation of simple compil- oriented analysis and design. (CS 4446 rec- ers. Prerequisite: CS 3343 or 3370 ommended)

CS 6646 Information Systems for Operations and CS 5549 Analysis of Algorithms (3) Management (3) This course discusses various algorithms that Conceptual and practical foundations of in- solve searching, sorting, and cryptographic formation processing systems’ support for problems. There are many candidate algo- management and decision-making functions rithms to solve such problems. Tradeoffs are examined. Computer system project man- involved when choosing an algoithm are agement, economic and legal considerations discussed. Sorting algorithms such as merge, of management information systems, systems insertion, quick, and heap, search algorithms implementation and evaluation are additional such as binary search tree, red-black tree, topic areas covered in this course. Prerequi- hashing, and B-Trees are discussed. Prereq- site: CS 5547 uisite: CS 3323

CS 5550 Operating Systems Principles (3) CS 6647 Simulation and Modeling (3) This course discusses what operating systems The theory and design of modeling problems, are, what they do, how they are designed and validation and verification of simulation mod- organized. Topics discussed include: process els for dynamic queuing and static Monte management (scheduling, intercommunication, Carlo problems are reviewed. Discrete event synchronization, and deadlock handling), stor- and continuous simulation models are ana- age management (memory management and lyzed. Random number generation used in virtual memory management). I/O systems (hardware, interfaces, request-handling, per- simulation languages and the implementation formance issues). Applications of these con- of models on computer hardware and soft- cepts in modern operating systems such as ware engineering using general purpose and Windows and Unix are presented. Prerequi- simulation languages re presented in this site: CS 3323 course. Prerequisite: CS 5547

CS 6625 Specialized Study in Computer Science CS 6648 Operations Research (3) 6626 (1-3) A systems approach is explored as it relates 6627 This course involves the study of a problem or to using various algorithms to solve different problems using research techniques. Selection classes of managerial problems with a com- of a problem is to be approved by the student’s puter. Prerequisite: CS 3325 or CS 5547 advisor, instructor, college dean, and Dean of

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CS 6649 Special Topics in CS (3) course covers advanced topics in software A series of advanced topics in areas of com- engineering, including software architecture, puter science is offered. The course details a design patterns, multi-media software, em- structured discussion of varied subjects to bedded software engineering, and knowledge- include technological updates, a more intense based approaches to software engineering. study of topics covered in other course offer- The course also includes a number of case ings, and an introduction to advanced con- studies. Participants are to write a paper on a cepts such as artificial intelligence, the theory topic in Software Engineering. Prerequisite: of computability, and formal languages. Pre- CS 5547 requisites: 12 semester hours of graduate credit. CS 6655 Digital Logic Design – Principles and Practices with Emphasis on Testable CS 6650 Distributed System Principles (3) Semi-custom Circuits (3) The invention of high-speed computer net- Combinational circuit analysis including hazard detection; Number systems and codes; works make it possible to easily put together Switching algebra; Combinational circuit computing systems composed of large num- design including PLA and MSI tech-niques; bers of computers connected by a high-speed IC logic families; Flip-flop properties; network called a Distributive System. This Switching algebra: special properties - sym- course presents the terminology, concepts, metric functions, unate functions, threshold problems and implementations of such sys- functions, Boolean difference, functional tems. Specific Object-Based Distributive decomposition; Introduction to sequential Systems like Cobra, DCOM and Java Remote circuits– sequential circuit analy-sis; Pulse Method Invocation (RMI) mode sequential circuits - state reduction, incompletely specified machines, state assignment, series-parallel decomposi-tion; CS 6651 Artificial Intelligence (3) Fundamental mode sequential circuits -race, Intelligent agents, problem-solving, search, hazards, state assignment; Testing aspects of digital systems - failure and fault models, knowledge representation and reasoning, deterministic test generation for combina- planning, and reasoning with uncertain tional circuits, testing sequential Circuits, knowledge. Machine learning. Design and state identification, testing memo-ries and implementation of artificial intelligence sys- complex LSI/VSLI circuits, design for test- tems including expert systems, planning, ability techniques: scan techniques, built-in logic and constraint programming. self-test (BST), easily testable net-work structures; Semicustom and MSI design; Special sequential circuits including sequential inte- CS 6652 XML Technology Principles (3) grated circuits. Prerequisite: CS 5545 This course discusses Extended Markup Lan- guage (XML) technology. Topics discussed CS 6656 Design and Testing of Reliable Digital are XML document creation, document rule Systems (3) definitions such as document type definition Introduction to digital circuits testing . Fault (DTD and Schema), XML style languages model and test generation for combinational (XSL and XSLT). Also XML applications circuits—fault table, path sensitization, ENF, and how programming language can process SPOOF and Boolean difference methods. documents are presented. Prerequisite: CS Fault detection in sequential circuits—state 3323 identification sequences and designing check- ing experiments for sequential machines. CS 6653 Topics in Software Security and Design for testability—readily diagnosable Reliability (3) and counter-cycle (CC) type sequential ma- This course discusses Software Quality, Fun- chines. Random testing of digital combina- damentals of Reliability and Rates of Failure, tional and sequential circuits—continuous- Fundamentals of Data and Distributions, parameter Markow model and error latency Reliability Testing, Software Growth Models, mode. Built-in self-test (BIST) in VLSI. Software Security and Safety Fundamentals, Data compression in VLSI BIST — concepts Software Testing and Stopping Rules (Project of space compression and time compression. Topic I), System Reliability and Redundancy, Aliasing probability. Fault signature analysis. and Integrated and Internet Software System Fault simulation. Deterministic and pseudo- Reliability Security mission of the instructor random test pattern generator. FAN and PO- (Project Topic II). Prerequisite: Permission DEM. Scan path design. Functional testing of the instructor of LSI and VLSI circuits—testing microproc- essors. Testing of memory devices. Recent

trends— embedded systems and systems-on- CS 6654 Topics in Software Engineering (3) chip (SOC) design and circuits. Fault toler- The course extends the topics of the Software ance and reliability in modern digital design. Engineering course in which the principles of Prerequisite: CS 6655 software development are covered.. This

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skills, group dynamics, conflict resolution CS 6699 Research and Thesis (1-6) and consensus building. Special attention Guided research in Computer Science re- will be given to these topics while working sults in the preparation of a scholarly thesis. with ethnically or culturally diverse popula- The thesis includes a discussion of the re- tions. search design and methodology available to plan and conduct a systematic, thorough, EAL 6610 Grant Writing and Fund Raising (3) critical, interpretive and analytical research This course explores how to write a grant and in an area appropriate to the interest of the discusses alternative ways of fundraising. individual student and consistent with the Particular attention will be given to grant degree program. The course requires stu- writing protocols and procedures, as well as dents to prepare a thesis within guidelines the dynamics involved in responding to a provided by the faculty member and to de- Request for Proposal, and understanding the fend it before a thesis committee. schools system’s bureaucratic structures.

EAL 6613 Legal Issues in Public Education (3) This course provides an introduction to the DRAMA legal basis for public education and patterns of education control. Some attention is given DRA 5543 Theatre History I (3) to the necessity of providing a variety of A history of the theatre from the origin of school services and programs. Additional tragedy through English drama of the 17th attention is given to the instructional program century. A study of dramatic literature and requirements to meet legal standards. elements of the theatre designed to enhance the student’s appreciation of contemporary EAL 6615 Social and Philosophic Foundations of Theatrical practices in the staging of the Educational Leadership (3) “classics”. This course provides an overview of the societal structure and problems affecting educa- DRA 5551 Directing I (3) tion as well as the philosophical schools of Script analysis and directing principles with thought in educational leadership. studies in the direction of contemporary scenes one-act plays. EAL 6625 Specialized Topics in Educational Leader- ship (3) DRA 6625 Specialized Study in Area of A seminar concerned with an in-depth exami- Theatre (1-3) nation of one topic that is acutely important Under the supervision of the faculty course to educational leadership. Students are ex- supervisor, the student may pursue an e x - pected to use primary resources, journals, and tensive study of a particular area which f i t s the Internet to research and discuss the topic. his/her academic needs but is not available in The primary format of the class will be dis- the regular curriculum. Each proposal must be approved the preceding term by the stu- cussion, although group exercises, individual dent’s advisor, the faculty course supervi- presentations and written response will also sor, and the department chair person. Total be used. credit for any combination of enrollments in these courses may not exceed six semester EAL 6633 Educational Leadership (3) hours. See semester hour limits listed under This course deals with the development of Course Restrictions in General Regulations knowledge and skills needed for the respon- section. sibilities and major functions of educational leaders. The concept of leadership is discussed from both a theoretical and practical EDUCATIONAL ADMINISTRATION & LEADERSHIP standpoint. Distinctions between management skills and leadership skills are empha- EAL 6603 School Business Procedures (3) sized. Key leadership challenges such as This is a comprehensive course designed to vision, motivation, staff development, inclu- focus on the skills and knowledge needed to sive decision making and strategic planning conduct school business procedures at two are stressed. Historical and contemporary levels: school and district. The purpose is to accounts are successful leaders are utilized. concentrate on the principles and best prac- The ethical and moral aspects of leadership tices necessary to manage those business are examined. transactions for effective school business administration. EAL 6643 Administration of School Personnel (3) This course is designed to deal with the EAL 6609 Communication and Problem Solving (3) selection, staffing and development of all This course is designed to improve the school school personnel. Salary schedules, person- leader’s skill in communication and problem nel policies and fringe benefits will be stud- solving. Emphasis will be placed on listening ied.

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EAL 6653 Educational Evaluation for School Im- provement (3) EAL 7701 Administration of Special Education (3) This course focuses on basic statistical proc- This course is designed to provide an in- esses and measures used in education. It depth overview of the administrative organi- provides an opportunity for the student to zation that supports effective special educa- analyze a variety of standardized prognostic, tion programs in diverse educational set- diagnostic, and achievement tests and to tings. The purpose of the course is to pro- evaluate teacher made tests and other meas- vide a comprehensive guide to the special uring devices. education process while addressing current issues, trends, technology, research, litera- EAL 6663 Internship in Educational Leadership I ture, problems, legal principles, and con- (3) cerns. The course is designed to provide the The purpose of this course is to provide school leader with the knowledge base to students with school-based administrative make informed, reflective special education experience in elementary, middle and secon- decisions. Class A Certification in Educa- dary grades, as well as central office support tional Administration or Instructional Lead- functions. Full-time university educational ership is required. administration faculty and local public school supervisors oversee the intern to EAL 7705 School Finance and Taxation (3) ensure field experiences is acquired in the A general study of finance at local, state, areas of curriculum, instruction, student and federal basis. Includes principles of services, leadership skills, staff develop- taxation, the concepts of equity and ade- ment, school and community relations, man- quacy, acceptable practices in securing and agement skills, and legal responsibilities. administrating school funds, and acceptable Internship requires a minimum of 300 clock account and business procedures. Explores hours and must be completed at the home the unique characteristics of the Alabama campus. There must be a minimum of six Tax structure, its history, and impact on the months from the beginning of this course to funding of education. Class A Certification the completion of EAL 6664. in Educational Administration or Instruc- tional Leadership is required. Course must EAL 6664 Internship in Educational Leadership II be taught by an individual who has success- (3) fully completed the Finance requirement The purpose of this course is to provide under Alabama Code (Act 2001-706, Sec- students with school-based administrative tion 16-1-38). experience in elementary, middle and secondary grades, as well as central office support EAL 7710 Supervision of Education (3) functions. Full-time university educational A development of the concept of supervi- administration faculty and local public sion and its function in the school program. school supervisors oversee the intern to The techniques of supervision are studied ensure field experiences is acquired in the and related to improvement of instruction. areas of curriculum, instruction, student Class A Certification in Educational Ad- services, leadership skills, staff develop- ministration or Instructional Leadership is ment, school and community relations, man- required. agement skills, and legal responsibilities. Internship requires a minimum of 300 clock EAL 7714 School Law (3) hours and must be completed at the home A study of school law as set forth in the campus. There must be a minimum of six common law, state and federal constitution, months from the beginning of EAL 6663 to statutes, judicial decision, and in the rules the completion of this course. and regulations of the state of Alabama. Major emphasis will be on state and federal EAL 6684 Curriculum Development for Educational law and its impact on education today. Leaders (3) Class A Certification in Educational Ad- This course prepares school administrators ministration or Instructional Leadership is to provide leadership necessary to ensure required. Course must be taught by an indi- appropriate curricula for the schools and for vidual who has successfully completed the effective teaching and learning. Students Law requirement under Alabama Code (Act will examine the curriculum design, devel- 2001-706, Section 16-1-38). opment, implementation, and evaluation cycle. EAL 7717 Mentoring Methods and Techniques (3) The purpose of this course is to prepare EAL 6691 Research Methods (3) educational leaders to serve as role models This course is a study and evaluation of a and mentors for individuals and to develop variety of research methods; including but mentorship programs, Students will learn not limited to quantitative, qualitative, and how to develop and organize a mentorship action research, and reporting formats used program for beginning teachers. Students in education and the social sciences. will develop a knowledge base upon which

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to make informed reflective decisions about EAL 7746 Personnel Relations and Processes in mentorship programs in diverse educational Educational Leadership (3) settings. Class A Certification in Educa- This course deals with personnel processes tional Administration or Instructional Lead- and personnel management from the per- ership is required. spective of the central office. Topics include: human resource planning, forecast- EAL 7725 Specialized Topics in Educational Lead- ing, selection, staff development, training ership (3) and evaluation. Also included are motiva- A seminar concerned with an in-depth ex- tional principles, group dynamics, climate amination of one topic that is acutely impor- and culture, as well as problems typically tant to educational leadership. Students are associated with personnel. Class A Certifi- expected to use primary resources, journals, cation in Educational Administration or and the Internet to research and discuss the Instructional Leadership is required. topic. The primary format of the class will be discussion, although group exercises, EAL 7758 Cultural Diversity (3) individual presentations and written re- This course provides in-class and field ex- sponses will also be used. Class A Certifi- periences for specialist students in the inves- cation in Educational Administration or tigation of current diversity, multicultural Instructional Leadership is required. and pluralistic literature and in the identification and creation of organization patterns/ EAL 7726 Specialized Topics in Educational Lead- designs, which support both short and long ership (3) range multicultural and diversity school goal An independent study of a problem or prob- setting. Students will learn competencies lems using research techniques. Selection of that are instrumental to planning, imple- problem must be approved by the professor menting, assessing, and reevaluating exist- under who the study is to be conducted, and ing or proposed practices. Activities are the department chair. The study should designed to appraise and evaluate diversity contribute to the student’s program. Prepa- data, coordinate and synthesize curriculum ration of a scholarly paper is required and development, utilize appropriate instruc- may involve an oral presentation. Class A tional designs including delivery, resources Certification in Educational Administration to manage change in their school’s commu- or Instructional Leadership is required. nity. Emphasized is student reflection, the interpretation and utilization of data col- EAL 7727 Specialized Topics in Educational Lead- lected for the improvement of diversity, and ership (3) multicultural programs. Class A Certifica- An independent study of a problem or prob- tion in Educational Administration or In- lems using research techniques. Selection of structional Leadership is required. problem must be approved by the professor under who the study is to be conducted, and EAL 7790 Trends, Issues, and Policy Studies in Edu- the department chair. The study should cational Leadership (3) contribute to the student’s program. Prepa- This is a seminar concerned with the trends ration of a scholarly paper is required and and issues that arise based on educational may involve an oral presentation. Class A policy. It offers a balance and reintegration Certification in Educational Administration of the relationship between policy studies or Instructional Leadership is required. and politics. Emphasis is placed on how educational policymaking occurs. High- EAL 7735 Development and Operation of Educa- lighted are the tools needed for investigating tional Plant Facilities (3) the current trends and issues impacting pub- This course is designed to present to the lic education from a nation, state, and local student procedures and issues related to the level. Class A Certification in Educational design, development, and operation of edu- Administration or Instructional Leadership cational plant facilities. Class A Certifica- is required. tion in Educational Administration or In- structional Leadership is required. EAL 7791 Organizational and Administrative Be- havior (3) EAL 7742 History of Educational Leadership (3) A study of the nature, culture, and structure This course will explore the rich tradition of organizations. Leadership, managerial and history of the field of Educational lead- and administrative behaviors will also be ership. The history and theory and practices investigated, with a focus on educational associated with this field will be examined organizations and change. Class A Certifi- and reviewed. Class A Certification in Edu- cation in Educational Administration or cational Administration or Instructional Instructional Leadership is required. Leadership is required.

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EAL 7793 Statistics (3) EBS 5516 Microbial Ecology (3) The course is a study of descriptive and The study of the diversity and ecology of inferential statistics commonly used in the microbial populations in ecosystems, with literature of Educational Administration. the emphasis on the roles that they play in Emphasis is placed on the application of biogeochemical cycles, their contributions to statistical method to research design. In- metabolic diversity, their interactions with structional deals specifically with measures animals and plants, their niches and biore- of central tendency and variability, probabil- mediation. Prerequisites: Microbiology, ity theory, estimation and significance, cor- Organic Chemistry. Co-requisite: EBS relation and regression, analysis of variance, L516 and chi-square. Class A Certification in Educational Administration or Instructional EBS L516 Microbial Ecology (1) Leadership is required. Microbial ecology laboratory techniques including isolation, identification, and enu- EAL 7794 Thesis: Field Problem Analysis (3) meration of microorganisms from aquatic The purpose of this course is to prepare and terrestrial environments. Co-requisite: educational leaders with research/knowledge EBS 5516 that supports informed, reflective decisions as a tool to investigate problems being faced EBS 5520 Field Vertebrate Zoology (4) by schools is employed. Emphasis is given The basics of vertebrate identification, with to the proposal phase of designing a research emphasis on phylogeny, anatomy, morphol- project. The research project examines a ogy, life histories, habitats, distributions, problem of a practical nature, which is en- and conservation. Prerequisites: General countered in a field setting. The course Biology, General Chemistry culminates in the creation of the research proposal, which is a compilation of the the- EBS 5521 Population Ecology (3) ory, and methods learned in the course. All A study of animal and plant populations, studies must be approved by the University food supply, competition, disease, fecundity, Institutional Review Board. Class A Certifi- distribution, and other environmental fac- cation in Educational Administration or tors. Management of endangered species Instructional Leadership is required. and protected ecosystems are included. Prerequisites: General Ecology, Genetics, EAL 7795 Thesis: Problem Analysis Implementa- General Chemistry, Statistics. Co-requisite: tion (1-3) EBS L521 The purpose of this course is for students to implement the project or field study pro- EBS L521 Population Ecology Lab (1) posed in EAL 7794. Data will be collected, Field exercises in identifying ecological analyzed and summarized in writing. A problems, formulating and testing hypothe- summary of the project and recommenda- ses, and evaluating data using standard sta- tions for further study should also be sub- tistical methods. Co-requisite: EBS 5521 mitted. The faculty adviser may require the student to defend the study before a faculty EBS 5525 Field Botany (4) committee. The course is designed to pre- A survey of vascular plants from different pare educational leaders with research habitats in southeast Alabama. Principles of knowledge that supports informed reflective plant taxonomy, including history and sys- decisions in diverse educational settings. tems of classification and nomenclature, the Class A Certification in Educational Ad- use of dichotomous keys, and general her- ministration or Instructional Leadership is barium techniques. Emphasis is placed on required. plant identification and habitat types. Pre- requisites: General Biology, General Ecol- ogy ENVIRONMENTAL AND BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES EBS 5530 Applied Genetics (3) EBS 5513 Limnology (3) Advanced studies in genetics with emphasis The physical, chemical, geological, and on cytogenetics and molecular genetics. biological aspects of freshwater ecosystems Prerequisites: Genetics, Organic Chemis- as influenced by activities in surrounding try. Co-requisite: EBS L530 watersheds. Prerequisite: General Biology. Co-requisite: EBS L513 EBS L530 Applied Genetics Lab (1) An introduction to procedures and equip- EBS L513 Limnology Lab (1) ment used in the study of cytogenetics and Field and laboratory exercises in lake and molecular genetics. Co-requisite: EBS 5530 stream science, including instrumentation, measurement, sampling, and analysis. Co- EBS 5550 Environmental History of the U.S. (3) requisite: EBS 5513 An introduction to environmental history of th the United States from the 18 century to

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the late 20th century, emphasizing the post EBS 6600 Aquatic Entomology (3) World War II period. The course will focus A study of the morphology, physiology, taxon- on the historical development of the science omy, life histories, and ecology of aquatic of ecology, the origins of environmental insects. Prerequisites: general biology, gen- problems and solutions attempted by gov- eral ecology. Co-requisite: EBS L600 ernment and experts, as well as responses by grassroots activists over time. EBS L600 Aquatic Entomology Lab (1) Classification and identification of immature EBS 5551 Toxicology (3) and adult aquatic insects. A collection is re- A study of the principles related to the ad- quired. Co-requisite: EBS 6600 verse effects of chemicals on living organisms. Prerequisite: organic chemistry. Co- EBS 6601 Environmental and Biological Ethics (3) requisite: EBS L551 Examination of major ethical theories as they apply to environmental, biological, and medi- EBS L551 Toxicology Lab (1) cal issues. The linkage of ethics to decision- Assessment of terrestrial and aquatic toxic- making in social, public, and business policy. ity of chemical agents following standard Course develops skills in understanding value protocols. Co-requisite: EBS 5551 systems and framing ethical positions. EBS 5552 Industrial Hygiene (3) Identification and correction of chemical, EBS 6603 Environmental Management (3) biological, and physical hazards in and Concepts and practices underlying procedures around the workplace. Prerequisite: or- for environmental resource management, ganic chemistry. Co-requisite: EBS L552 including planning, organizing, and conducting programs. EBS L552 Industrial Hygiene Lab (1) Methods and procedures for sampling, ana- EBS 6611 Global Pollution and International Envi- lyzing, and evaluating chemical, biological, ronmental Policy (3) and physical agents in the workplace. Co- An examination of global environmental requisite: EBS 5552 issues, such as global climate change, ozone depletion, and acid precipitation. This course EBS 5576 Special Topics (1 to 4 credit hours per also deals with alternatives in developing course per semester) global policies and treaties to address these Specialized topics not generally included in problems. course offerings. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor EBS 6612 Environmental Impact Studies/Risk Man- agement (3) EBS 5578 Cell Biology (3) An examination of practices used in analysis This course covers cell structure and func- of land, water, and air to determine the im- tion with the emphasis on biochemical and pact of human activities such as construction, molecular mechanisms. Topics include sig- mining, clearing, and industrial operation. nal transduction, cytoskeleton, intracellular Planning approaches and ecological con- compartments, cell movement, differentia- straints, economic evaluation, and quantita- tion, and recognition. Prerequisites: genet- tive approaches to predict impact. ics, microbiology, organic chemistry. Co- requisite: EBS L578 EBS 6615 Environmental Law, Permitting, and Regulatory Compliance (3) EBS L578 Cell Biology Lab (1) A study of the steps needed and programs Experimental approaches for studying cells required to insure that public and private at the biochemical and molecular levels. Co sector organizations are in compliance with -requisite: EBS 5578 federal and state environmental regulations. Prerequisites: An undergraduate ecology or EBS 5582 Molecular Biology (3) environmental course, or approval of adviser. A study of the fundamental principles of chromosomal organization and gene expres- EBS 6617 Seminars in Environmental and Biological sion, with emphasis on the structure and 6618 Sciences (1) function of nucleic acids and proteins. Pre- Presentations on interdisciplinary principles requisites: genetics, microbiology, organic and concepts, current issues, and new studies chemistry. Co-requisite: EBS L582 and research from a variety of fields, with environmental science serving as a unifying EBS L582 Molecular Biology Lab (1) theme. Faculty members and outside speak- Experimental approaches in molecular analy- ers will present guest lecturers. Candidates ses of nucleic acids and proteins, with the em- for the master’s degree in the thesis option phasis placed on common techniques utilized will present their research findings and con- in clinical and research settings. Co-requisite: clusions. EBS 5582

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EBS 6620 Field Protistology (4) EBS L630 Pollution Science Lab (1) An advanced study of protists from freshwa- Theory and analytical techniques used in both ter and marine habitats including collection field and laboratory for the analysis of air, techniques, taxonomy, identification, struc- water, and soil contaminants. ture, life histories, and protistan ecology. Co-requisite: EBS 6630

EBS 6621 Environmental Toxicology (3) EBS 6635 Land Use Planning (3) This course is a foundation for scientific deci- An introduction to land use planning and land sion-making involving contaminants and their use tools, including zoning and comprehen- effects on biological systems. It covers the sive planning. The course also examines the basic principles of environmental toxicology interaction between land use and environ- including bioaccumulation, the biological ments and explores strategies to reduce envi- effects of toxicants from the molecular to ronmental impacts and protect natural re- global level or organization, and a basic un- sources. derstanding of the risk of environmental pollutants and the science of risk assessment. EBS 6637 Environmental Economics (3) Prerequisites: Eight semester hours or Introduction to the micro and macro aspects equivalent of chemistry of environmental economics. The course will explore the various economic and institu- EBS 6623 Environmental Negotiations and Conflict tional means of controlling environmental Resolution (3) problems for effectiveness, efficiency and An examination of the approaches to resolv- equity. ing environmental disputes through alternative dispute resolution techniques. EBS 6643 Biological Chemistry (3) Biological Chemistry emphasizes the classifi- EBS 6624 Public Health (3) cation, structure, function and metabolism of The impact of the environment on humans as proteins, carbohydrates, lipids and nucleic well as the human impact on the environment acids; intermediary metabolism and bioener- serve as the dual focus of this course. Envi- getics; enzyme structure, function and kinet- ronmental agents of physical, chemical, and ics; and storage and expression of genetic biological nature with adverse effect on hu- information. Prerequisites: CHM 3343/L343 man health will be considered. The physiological, molecular, cellular, genetic, and bio- EBS 6645 Biotechnology Techniques (3) chemical mechanisms of action of environ- Biotechnology Techniques laboratory empha- mental carcinogens, toxins, pollutant, and sizes the fundamental theory and techniques other disease-causing environmental agents used in the isolation, characterization, and and the interaction of various environmental study of biochemical molecules. Prerequi- agents with biological systems will be ad- sites: CHM 3343/L343 dressed. Prerequisite: None EBS 6650 Spatial Analysis Using Geographical Infor- EBS 6625 Specialized Study in Environmental and mation Systems (3) 6626 Biological Sciences (1-3) A graduate level GIS course geared for begin- The student has the opportunity to engage in ners that presents the understanding behind intensive study of a particular subject or learn the four functional and physical components a pertinent skill, which fits his/her academic of a GIS: data input; storage and retrieval; and/or professional needs, but is not available manipulation; and data output. Multiple GIS in the regular curriculum. This may include applications are also discussed. Prerequi- educational activities or training outside of sites: EBS 6630, EBS L630, or permission of the University. The student will follow the chair. Co-requisite: EBS L650 guidelines that the Department has established for the supervision and the pursuance EBS L650 Spatial Analysis Using Geographical Infor- of this study. Requires approval of the stu- mation Systems (1) dent’s adviser and the department chair. See This lab is intended for average computer semester hour limits listed under Course Re- users with little or no experience in ArcView strictions in General Regulations section. GIS or any other GIS software. At the end of the labs, students will be able to use ArcView EBS 6630 Pollution Science (3) to view, query, analyze, chart, and map geo- A study of pollution of atmosphere, surface graphic data. Co-requisite: EBS 6650 water, and soil and groundwater from animate activities and inanimate processes. Adverse EBS 6660 Issues in Aquatic Ecology (3) effects, fate, and transport of pollutants in air, Case studies on the overexploitation and deg- soil, and water. Prerequisite: general chem- radation of aquatic ecosystems and their re- istry. Co-requisite: EBS L630 sources, with a primary focus on freshwater systems. Prerequisite: An undergraduate ecology course is highly recommended.

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acquisition and interpretation of data) in a par- EBS 6661 Conservation Biology (3) ticular area of environmental or biological Examination of the principles, practices, and science. The completion of a thesis is re- philosophy of measuring, maintaining, and quired. The results and conclusions must be enhancing biological diversity. The course successfully defended before the student’s focuses on the applications of ecology, popu- graduate committee. Grading system is Pass / lation biology, and genetics of the conserva- Fail. tion of keystone and rare species and ecosystems. Prerequisite: An undergraduate ecol- Refer to specific departmental listings in the Troy University ogy course is highly recommended. Graduate Catalog for full course descriptions of BIO (biology), BUS (business), CHM (chemistry), and GEO (geography). In- EBS 6662 Invasive Species Biology (3) formation pertaining to MB (marine biology) is also provided. This course will familiarize students with the principles of ecological invasions and factors Note: Graduate students may not enroll in a 5000 numbered affecting the spread and impacts of invasive course if it duplicates the same course listed on an undergradu- species. Students will also become familiar ate transcript. with major sources of exotic species introductions, and methods available for prevention and control. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT EBS 6664 Restoration Ecology (3) An introduction to ecological approaches ECD 6625 Specialized Study in the Area of toward reconstruction of degraded or de- 6626 Economic Development (1-3) stroyed ecosystems. Ecological basis of cre- 6627 Study of problem or problems using re- ating self-sustained ecosystems. Planning, search techniques. Selection of the problem implementing and assessing restoration pro- must be approved by the student’s adviser, grams. Economic and social context of resto- the instructor under whom the study is to be ration. Prerequisites: An Ecology course made, and the appropriate dean. The study and one year of General Chemistry should contribute to the student’s program. Preparation of a scholarly paper is required EBS 6665 Sustainable Development (3) and may involve an oral defense. Total This course will increase student awareness of credit for any combination of enrollments in sustainability issues concerning the future sur- these courses may not exceed six semester vival of human and other organisms on the hours. A specialized study may be substi- planet. The course specifically covers the tuted for a required course only once in a following: biological diversity trends, human student’s program. Prerequisite: All busi- population growth, agriculture and food con- ness foundation courses or equivalent. sumption issues, water use and supplies, global warming and effects on biological diversity, ECD 6660 Theories of International Economic sustainable fisheries, forest products and ser- Development (3) vices, and other issues. Prerequisites: None This introductory course offers an interdisci-

plinary approach to economic development EBS 6670 Special Topics (1-4) theory and bridges theory with “real world” 6671 Specialized topics not generally included in economic development active ties through course offerings. A maximum total of four case examples. Prerequisite: All business semester hours is allowed for program credit. foundation courses or equivalent.

EBS 6691 Research Methodology and Experimental ECD 6661 Economic Development Finance (3) Design (3) This course will include hands-on statistical This course prepares students in the funda- experience emphasizing hypothesis testing mental concepts and methods of economic using a statistical software system. It will development finance. Prerequisite: All busi- combine several elements of research method- ness foundation courses or equivalent. ology including developing a grant proposal that will include topic selection, literature ECD 6662 Applied Spatial Analysis for International search, question formulation, methods, statis- Economic Development (3) tics, and a budget. Prerequisite: Three semes- This course prepares students to conduct ter hours in probability and statistics or per- economic development-related research mission of instructor. A grade of “B” or better through the application of computerized is required. mapping software. Prerequisite: ECD 6660

EBS 6695 Thesis Research (1- 6) ECD 6680 Field Experience in International Under the guidance of the student’s adviser Economic Development (3) and the chair of the department, the student This course integrates academic knowledge may pursue original research (independent with practical skills to develop professional

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abilities through economic development tionship while developing mutual supporters fieldwork. Prerequisites: ECD 6660 and for the total development of the young child. ECD 6661 Pertinent topics include: stress and children, parents and families in crisis, and helping ECD 6699 Seminar in International Economic children cope with the future. Development: U.S. Entrepreneurship Policy (3) ECE 6625 Specialized Study in Early Childhood This course examines current issues in ap- 6626 Education (1-3) plied international economic development concepts. Prerequisite: All business founda- 6627 A study of a problem using research tech- tion courses or equivalent. niques. Selection of problem must be approved by the professor under whom the study is to be made and the Dean of Educa-

tion. The study should contribute to the EARLY CHILDHOOD student’s program. Preparation of a scholarly paper is required and may involve an oral defense. Total credit for any combina- ECE 5544 Internship Seminar (3) tion of enrollments in these courses may not This course provides interns an opportunity exceed four semester hours. A specialized to develop analytical thinking skills through study may be substituted for a required examining broad educational issues and course only once in a student’s program. concerns, topics on the state and local levels, See semester hour limits listed under Course and those of personal interest. The scope of Restrictions in General Regulations section. the course ranges from juvenile law, class-

room management, professionalism, profes- ECE 6628 Inquiries into Literacy Acquisition (3) sional development for teachers, and other This course is designed to explore emergent course topics. This course must be taken literacy and the role of developmentally concurrently with internship. Grading sys- appropriate practices for young children, N- tem is Pass / Fail. 3. The course includes emphasis on: role of

the teacher and teaching reading to young ECE 6618 Designing Prosocial Learning Environ- children, children and multiple learning ments (3) styles, the reading process, and developing a An examination of early childhood educa- developmentally appropriate reading pro- tion learning environments. Program mod- gram for young children, N-3. els such as the English Infant School, the

Open School, Montessori's Prepared Learn- ECE 6630 Inquiries into Representation (3) ing Environment and other selected models This course is designed to assist graduate will be studied. In addition, techniques for students as they investigate and construct creating, maintaining, and assessing an envi- knowledge of symbolic representation in all ronment that fosters knowledge construc- of its form. Topics include: children’s talk, tion, integration of technology resources, the play, art, writing process, music, movement development of autonomy, and independ- and construction. ence will be examined. Students will inves-

tigate and implement these techniques with ECE 6631 Historical Perspectives in Early Child- young children. hood Education (3) The purpose of this course is to assist gradu- ECE 6620 Inquiries into Physical Knowledge (3) ate students in constructing a sense of iden- The purpose of this course is to assist gradu- tity with the field of early childhood educa- ate students as they investigate and construct tion through an understanding of the past as a deeper understanding about their own a prologue to contemporary thought and questions related to young children's con- practice. The philosophy, history, and im- struction of physical knowledge and the pact of education from the time of Plato to facilitation and evaluation of that knowledge the present will be examined with special construction in the early childhood class- emphasis on the major influences in early room. In addition, the students will interact childhood education. with young children through observation and participation in the application of appro- ECE 6632 Authentic Assessment in the Early Child- priate physical knowledge experiences and hood Classroom (3) the investigation and evaluation of children's The purpose of this course is to explore the construction of knowledge. investigation and evaluation of teaching and learning in the early childhood education ECE 6622 Parents as Partners in Education (3) program through the use of human and ma- The purpose of this course is to assist gradu- terial resources. Purposes, types, and de- ate students as they investigate and construct signs for developmentally appropriate a deeper understanding of and develop tech- evaluation will be examined. niques to strengthen the school-parent rela-

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ECE 6633 Integrated Thematic Curriculum (3) ECE 7725 Specialized Study in ECE (1-3) The purpose of this course is to assist gradu- A study of the problem using research tech- ate students as they construct an operational niques. Selection of problem must be ap- knowledge of integrated thematic curricu- proved by the professor under whom the lum. The course will focus on theory, plan- study is to be made, and the Dean of Educa- ning, implementation, and evaluation of an tion. The study should contribute to the integrated thematic curriculum. Addition- student’s program. Preparation of a schol- ally, issues surrounding the implementation arly paper is required and may involve an of innovative teaching methodology in tradi- oral defense. Total credit for any combinational settings will be examined. tion of enrollments in these courses may not exceed four semester hours. A specialized ECE 6634 Inquiries into Logico-Mathematical study may be substituted for a required Knowledge (3) course only once in a student’s pro- The purpose of this course is to assist gradu- gram. See semester hour limits listed under ate students as they investigate and construct Course Restrictions in General Regulations a deeper understanding about their own section. questions related to young children's construction of logico-mathematical knowledge ECE 7760 Leading for Learning in the School Envi- and the facilitation and evaluation of that ronment (3) knowledge construction in the early child- This course is designed to extend the teacher hood classroom. In addition, the students leader from the classroom to the school will interact with young children through environment. Students will be provided a observation and participation in the applica- study of the processes involved in evaluat- tion of appropriate logico-mathematical ing school settings and the problems faced knowledge experiences and the investigation by instructional leaders. Major emphasis and evaluation of children's construction of will be placed on the transition to a teacher knowledge. leading in the school environment. Charac- teristics of leading for learning will be ex- ECE 6635 Program Evaluation in Early Childhood plored. Topics that affect today’s teacher (3) leaders and positive ways to deal with in- This course is designed for the education structional issues will also be investigated. student to examine evaluation in early childhood and elementary education programs. ECE 7761 Effective Schools and Teachers (3) Techniques and procedures concerning the This course is designed to examine the design and implementation of evaluation in knowledge base for effective schools to the total school program will be investi- enable teacher leaders to develop skills in gated. their own practices. There will be emphasis through in-depth study of the research litera- ECE 6640 Integrating Children’s Literature (3) ture on effective school settings. Students The purpose of this course is to assist gradu- will critically examine, analyze, and evaluate students as they investigate and construct ate the components and characteristics of a deeper understanding of and develop tech- effective school environments. niques to incorporate quality children’s literature across the curriculum. Pertinent ECE 7762 School Accreditation Process (3) topics include award winning authors and The purpose of this course is to examine the titles found in children’s literature among a local, state, regional, and national standards variety of genre, along with developmen- associated with school accreditation. The tally appropriate techniques for focusing accreditation process in these areas will be curriculum delivery through quality chil- reviewed and analyzed. Students will com- dren’s literature. pare and contrast the different ways schools are accredited. Topics such as: the accredi- ECE 6674 Early Childhood Internship Grades P-3 tation process, school self-study procedures, (6) validation/documentation, roles of school The Professional Internship Program is the personnel, and creating school improvement culminating clinical field-based experience plans will be investigated. for students seeking certification in a teaching field. The Professional Internship Pro- ECE 7763 Legal Issues and Ethics in Education (3) gram provides the student with the opportu- The purpose of this course is to allow educa- nity to conduct classes and assume the role tional leaders to explore the organizational of a teacher while receiving supervision development and maintenance services re- from a classroom teacher and a university quired for effective operation of the schools supervisor for a period of one full semester. within the legal framework established by Grading system is Pass / Fail. local, state, and federal legislative and judicial requirements. Major emphasis will be

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given to studying legal issues and commu- theories of the firm are used to study the nity relations. Legal issues and services optimal decision-making rules for business related to exceptional children will be firms under conditions of uncertainty. Pre- closely examined. The development of ethi- requisite: All business foundation courses or cal standards, informed legal decision mak- equivalent. ing, and emergency procedures for ensuring safety, as well as the political factors which ECO 6657 International Trade and Economics (3) impact schools, society and community Principles and problems of international relations will be studied. economics, trade theory, international pay- ments, and monetary policies, economic ECE 7790 Qualitative Research Methodology (3) integration, international economic institu- The purpose of this course is to provide tions and policies, and contemporary devel- graduate students with an introduction to opments in political economy. Prerequisite: qualitative research methodology. The his- All business foundation courses or equiva- torical development, rationale, and relation- lent. ship to quantitative research will be examined. Qualitative research methods will include procedures for selection and sam- GIFTED EDUCATION pling and for data collection and analysis.

Students will read a variety of qualitative EDG 6666 Nature and Needs of Gifted Individuals studies and conduct a brief qualitative re- (3) search project. Prerequisite: Course in This foundation course in the study of gifted research or tests and measurement education and talent development focuses on understanding gifted individuals, assessment ECE 7793 Problem Analysis in ECE (3) and identification issues in finding gifted A study of processes involved in identifying, students in the schools, models often used to framing, evaluating analyzing, and seeking provide education for gifted students and information about problems. Emphasis is developing support systems for programs for given to information collection and process- gifted learners. ing. Students will select and analyze a problem related to early childhood education or EDG 6667 Creativity (3) elementary education. Restricted to students This course in creative thinking in gifted enrolled in an Education Specialist pro- education focuses on understanding creativ- gram. ity and creative students. This course emphasizes the importance of helping children and adolescents become more self- actualized, creative individuals to better ECONOMICS enable them to make important contributions to society. Prerequisite: EDG 6666 Nature ECO 6652 Macroeconomics and Forecasting (3) and Needs of Gifted Individuals An analysis of the courses of business cycles with the applications of macroeconomic EDG 6668 Integrating Thinking Skills into the Cur- theory and economic forecasting techniques riculum (3) available to the business manager. Prereq- The focus of this course is the integration of uisite: All business foundation courses or critical and productive thinking skills into equivalent. the curriculum for gifted learners. This course emphasizes an inquiry-based ap- ECO 6654 Labor Economics (3) proach to differentiation of the curriculum An overview of the forces of supply and content for gifted learners. Prerequisite: demand as related to labor markets; wage EDG 6666 Nature and Needs of Gifted Indi- determination and resource allocation in viduals. U.S. labor market operations; the interrelationship of labor and the national economy, EDG 6669 Teaching Methods in Gifted Education wages, prices, and employment; and labor (3) economics in the microenvironment. An This methods course in curriculum develop- introduction to wage determination policies ment in gifted education focuses on plan- and strategies in a competitive global mar- ning, designing, and developing appropriate ketplace. Prerequisite: All business founda- curriculum for gifted students. This course tion courses or equivalent. emphasizes the connection between the needs of gifted learners and the cognitive, ECO 6655 Managerial Economics (3) affective, social, and aesthetic areas of cur- A study of the decision-making process of riculum experiences. Prerequisites: EDG business firms in the resource allocation 6666 Nature and Needs of Gifted Individu- process. Both the functioning of the mar- als, EDG 6667 Creativity, and EDG 6668 kets and the decisions of firms in a variety Integrating Thinking Skills into the Curricu- lum. of market structures are considered. Various COURSE DESCRIPTION 235

EDG 6670 Special Populations of Gifted Students (3) EDU 6607 Curriculum Integration of Technology (3) This course examines ways in which teach- This course covers evaluation, selection, and ers can identify and plan for gifted children integration of educational software into ele- from special and underrepresented popula- mentary and secondary education curricula, tions with particular emphasis on under- taking into consideration teaching and learn- achieving students, minority students, and ing styles while relating technologies to vari- students with physical, emotional, and learn- ous disciplines, diverse models, and developing disabilities. Prerequisite: EDG 6666 mental levels. Micro-lessons are produced Nature and Needs of Gifted Individuals. using multimedia-authoring tools. Prerequi- site: EDU 6606 EDG 6696 Practicum in Gifted Education (3) Supervised experiences related to instruction EDU 6611 Educational Technology in the in gifted education. The application of skills, Curriculum (3) concepts, and principles acquired in previous The purpose of this course is to advance pre- courses will be emphasized. Prerequisite: At service and in-service teachers beyond sim- least six hours in teaching field component ple computer literacy and basic understand- and a research course must be completed. ing of Computer-Based Instructional Tech- nologies. It will focus on more advanced educational use of multimedia and Internet EDUCATION based technologies. The student will explore technologies and learning tools that foster a EDU 6600 Classroom Management and Behavior more learner centered constructivist environ- Intervention (3) ment within their specific teaching This course is a study of current theory, re- area. Critical issues arising from the integra- search, and practice in psychology, sociol- tion of these technologies such as develop- ogy, leadership, and human behavior as re- ment of interactive environments and new lated to school age students, the nature of the modes of communication and subsequent educational organization, and the role of the effects on the definition of learning will also teacher in that organization. Emphasis is be investigated. Prerequisites: undergradu- placed upon the formation of a positive, de- ate or graduate technology course or place- velopmental philosophy for effective man- ment exam agement of classroom resources and student behavior as well as the identification of some EDU 6613 Principles of Instructional Design (3) appropriate methods and techniques to apply This course focuses on the development of this philosophy instruction by using the instructional design process to develop online or electronic in- EDU 6603 Planning For the Classroom (3) structional materials. The systematic design This course provides students with an over- of instruction will serve as the foundation for view of the K-12 classroom environment and the development of such materials. The the planning necessary to establish environ- students will develop the necessary peda- ments that are conductive for learning. gogical and technological skills that will facilitate the design and development of EDU 6605 Computer-Based Instructional Technolo- instruction using the appropriate tools. Pre- gies (3) requisite: EDU 6605 This is an advanced survey course in those classroom adaptable technologies, which are EDU 6614 Advanced Instructional Design (3) associated with the personal computer. Em- This course will further expose students to phasis is placed on familiarity with key- the pedagogies, design processes, and tech- boarding, disk operating systems, and tool nology-related tools that will facilitate profi- software. Proficiency with word processing, ciency in the development of online or elec- data base and spreadsheet in an integrated tronic instructional materials. Attention will program is developed. Students present a be paid to using advanced tools and tech- lesson augmented with an electronic slide niques to develop strategies and materials show produced during the course. that will focus on the cognitive needs of the learner. Prerequisite: EDU 6613 EDU 6606 Current and Emerging Instructional Technologies (3) EDU 6616 Distance Learning Strategies (3) This course focuses on the current and A study of various forms of distance learning emerging uses of technology in the class- with emphasis on computer based systems room, including electronic equipment for and on-line learning. The course integrates telecommunications, networking, online relevant technology including multimedia services, the internet, e-mail, list server, tele- authoring, web design, and internet delivery netting, and user groups, and the uses and systems. The course concentrates on the hazards of involving these technologies in development of web-based instructional teaching. materials and the management of internet-

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based courses and programs. Students de- All traditional masters degree teacher educa- sign an educational web site and develop a tion candidates must complete this course in strategy to deliver web-based instruction. the first nine semester hours attempted. Prerequisite: EDU 6605, 6606, 6607 or per- Formal admission to Graduate Teacher Edu- mission of the instructor cation Program (GTEP) will be completed as a part of the course.

EDU 6617 Graphic Design in Multimedia Instruc- EDU 6630 Teachers and the Law (3) tion (3) This course is designed to help teachers A study of graphic design principles as they become legally literate by providing them apply to the development of multimedia with information about the law that affects instructional courseware. The course inte- them, how the legal system works, and how grates advanced graphics, multimedia that system can work for them. authoring and web design software to teach the student relevant technology as it applies EDU 6632 Seminar in Classroom Teaching (2) to instructional design. Students apply This course is an inter-disciplinary seminar graphic design principles in developing a course designed for classroom teachers who variety of multimedia instructional products desire to investigate in depth the techniques, working individually and in teams. Prereq- procedures and strategies related to improv- uisite: EDU 6605, 6606 or permission of the ing learning through improved teaching. instructor EDU 6645 The Nature of Intelligence (3) EDU 6618 Advanced Multimedia Production (3) This course provides a description and An advanced course in computer based mul- analysis of the quantitative and qualitative timedia interactive course design. The aspects of intelligence. It includes classic course integrates course design software, and contemporary theories of learning and multimedia authoring, web design and pres- their relationship to the understanding of entation graphics in the development of a individual differences. multimedia lesson or course. The course concentrates on the total instructional proc- EDU 6650 Global Education in the Elementary/ ess culminating complete multimedia class Middle School (3) delivered either by disk or internet. Stu- This course is designed to instruct teachers dents develop there own video and audio about the complexities of citizenship in a elements learning the complete production world community, current issues, and con- process necessary for multimedia instruc- cerns in this field, and methods of globaliz- tional products. Prerequisite: EDU 6605, ing the existing elementary curriculum. 6606, 6607 or permission of the instructor EDU 6653 Educational Evaluation (3) EDU 6625 Specialized Study in Area of Education A study of the basic statistical processes and 6626 (1-3) measures used in education. Analysis of a 6627 This course focuses on the study of a prob- variety of standardized tests and measure- lem or problems using research techniques. ments procedures including construction, Selection of the problem must be approved use and interpretation. Construction of by the student’s adviser, the instructor under teacher made tests and measuring devices. whom the study is to be made, the appropriate college dean, and the Dean of the Gradu- EDU 6655 The Arts Curriculum (3) ate School. The study should contribute to This course prepares the teacher to provide a the student’s program. Preparation of a broad-based arts education program that scholarly paper is required and may involve includes history, interpretation, production, an oral defense. Total credit for any combi- and appreciation. Emphasis is placed on nation of enrollments in these courses may utilizing the arts to enrich students learning not exceed 4 semester hours. A specialized in all curricular areas. study may be substituted for a required course only once in a student’s program. EDU 6656 Teaching the Bilingual Child (3) See semester hour limits listed under Course This course prepares teachers to make class- Restrictions in General Regulations section. room and instructional accommodations to meet the needs of the bilingual child. It also EDU 6629 The Master Teacher (3) addresses facilitating home-school partner- This course is designed to assist the begin- ships with families of bilingual children. ning graduate student in determining the expectations and attributes of the master EDU 6658 Understanding Cultural Diversity (3) teacher. Major emphasis will focus on ef- Understanding of culturally different stud- fective teacher characteristics, skills and ies, the psychological and sociological fac- practices of teaching, as well as a review of tors that influence the counseling, teaching the requirements for National Board for or training, and the employment of the cul- Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS). turally different. Special emphasis is placed

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on current practices utilized in overcoming EDU 6693 Quantitative Methods of Evaluation of the deficiencies in school, home, and work Teaching and Learning (3) settings. This course is a study of descriptive and inferential statistics commonly used in the EDU 6665 Field Project (3) literature of psychology and education. The content of this course is variable, de- Emphasis is placed on the application of pending on student interests. The deter- statistical method to research design. In- mination of the course content for each stu- struction deals specifically with measures of dent will be made through collaboration central tendency and variability, probability between the student, the student’s adviser, theory, estimation and significance, correla- and the Instructor. Students may focus on tion and regression, analysis of variance, supervised teaching, action research, or a and chi-square. A grade of “B” or better is project with a P-12 school system. This course is open only to students enrolled in required. teacher education programs. The field project does not replace the comprehensive EDU 6695 Thesis (3) exam. Students are required to take the The thesis must be related to an educational comprehensive exam. problem or situation. Information regarding the thesis program may be obtained from the EDU 6672 The Wiregrass Writing Project (3) Dean of the Graduate School. This course The Wiregrass Writing Project is the local may be repeated. Grading system is Pass / affiliate of the Alabama Writing Project and Fail. the National Writing Project. The National Writing Project strives to improve student EDU 6696 Practicum in Area of Specialization (1-6) writing achievement by improving the The Practicum is supervised experiences teaching and learning of writing in the na- related to instruction in area of specialization’s schools. The 165 sites operate on a tion. The application of skills, concepts, and teachers teaching teachers model. Success- principles acquired in previous courses will ful writing teachers who attend this invita- be emphasized. Prerequisite: All Teaching tional summer institute will examine their Field courses must be completed. classroom practice, conduct research of sound theory supporting particular ap- EDU 6698 Introduction to Research (3) proaches to the teaching of writing, and This course is designed to assist graduate develop their own writing skills. students as they become competent consum- ers and producers of educational research. EDU 6680 The Alternative Experience Internship Purposes, designs, and characteristics of Grades K-6 (3) quantitative and qualitative research will be This field experience is designed only for examined as students read and analyze a students who are admitted to the Alternative variety of studies. Fifth-Year Experience Route Program in Elementary Education. The internship will EDU 6699 Research in Practice (3) consist of a minimum of 100 clock hours of The purpose of this course is to provide instructional experiences in elementary graduate students in teacher education pro- classroom (K-6) settings. Grading system is grams with an opportunity to design, imple- Pass / Fail. ment, and write about practical quantitative or qualitative research related to their own EDU 6682 Internship in Area of Specialization (3) teaching. Joint research projects with P-12 This field experience is designed for teacher school systems are encouraged. Prerequi- education candidates who hold current site: EDU 6698 or EDU 6653 graduate-level professional educator certification and desire additional certification in EDU 7706 Environmental Education: Teaching another field and/or level. Experiences in- Across the Curriculum (3) clude planning, teaching and supervised This course is designed to provide an inter- activities in an approved clinical setting. disciplinary experience in teaching using an Grading system is Pass / Fail. Prerequisite: approach designed around environmental Admission to the Teacher Education Pro- education themes. The graduate students gram, completion of all required course- will be immersed in teaching across the work, and approval from the Director of curriculum using issues related to the envi- Teacher Education. ronment. The focus will be interdisciplinary and utilize hands-on learning experiences EDU 6691 Research Methodology (3) which will help to make learning meaning- This course is a study and evaluation of a ful and authentic. variety of research methods and types of reporting. (May carry the prefix appropriate EDU 7709 Seminar in Decision-Making for Teachers to the program of study i.e. SPE, SED, IED). and Educational Administrators (3) A grade of “B” or better is required. The purpose of this course is to critically examine, analyze, and evaluate American

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public education in order to frame problems, ate the components and characteristics of identify possible causes, seek and collect effective school environments. information, delineate steps to solutions, and generate possible solutions to problems EDU 7762 School Accreditation Process (3) facing schools today. Particular focus will The purpose of this course is to examine the be given to curriculum and instruction, fi- local, state, regional, and national standards nancial, political, cultural, economic ethical associated with school accreditation. The and legal policies, and the impact of cultural accreditation process in these areas will be diversity in American schools. Restricted to reviewed and analyzed. Students will com- students enrolled in an Education Specialist pare and contrast the different ways schools program. are accredited. Topics such as: the accreditation process, school self-study procedures, EDU 7725 Specialized Study in Education (1-3) validation/documentation, roles of school 7726 Study of the problem using research personnel, and creating school improvement 7727 techniques. Selection of problem must be plans will be investigated. approved by the professor under whom the study is to be made, and the Dean of Educa- EDU 7763 Legal Issues and Ethics in Education (3) tion. The study should contribute to the The purpose of this course is to allow educa- student’s program. Preparation of a schol- tional leaders to explore the organizational arly paper is required and may involve an development and maintenance services re- oral defense. Total credit for any combina- quired for effective operation of the schools tion of enrollments in these courses may not within the legal framework established by exceed four semester hours. A specialized local, state, and federal legislative and judi- study may be substituted for a required cial requirements. Major emphasis will be course only once in a student’s program. See given to studying legal issues and commu- semester hour limits listed under Course nity relations. Legal issues and services Restrictions in General Regulations section. related to exceptional children will be closely examined. The development of ethi- EDU 7730 The Teacher Leader (3) cal standards, informed legal decision mak- The purpose of this course is to help teaching, and emergency procedures for ensuring ers develop as teacher leaders in their safety, as well as the political factors which schools. Major emphasis will focus on impact schools, society and community teacher leader characteristics, skills and relations will be studied. effective practices in teacher leadership. EDU 7764 Models and Strategies for Instruction (3) EDU 7750 Practicum in Area of Specialization (1-3) The purpose of this course is to assist educa- 7752 The Practicum is a supervised application tion specialist candidates as they explore a 7577 of the concepts, principles, and skills ac- variety of instructional models throughout quired by the students in previous course the educational and other learning environ- work. Students will explore and identify ments. There will be an emphasis on current alternative solutions to the problems through research of effective teaching and learning group interaction. practices. Students will compare and contract different educational instructional prac- EDU 7760 Leading for Learning in the School Envi- tices and develop set of strategies to enhance ronment (3) the instructional environment. This course is designed to extend the teacher leader from the classroom to the school environment. Students will be provided a EDU 7792 Advanced Research in Education (3) study of the processes involved in evaluat- This course is designed primarily for stu- ing school settings and the problems faced dents planning to prepare a thesis. Particu- by instructional leaders. Major emphasis lar attention is given to the research tech- will be placed on the transition to a teacher niques related to the types of thesis study the leading in the school environment. Charac- student desires to undertake. (May carry the teristics of leading for learning will be ex- prefix appropriate to the program of study plored. Topics that affect today’s teacher i.e. SPE, SED, IED). A grade of “B” or leaders and positive ways to deal with in- better is required. Prerequisite: This course structional issues will also be investigated. is restricted to Ed.S. candidates only.

EDU 7761 Effective Schools and Teachers (3) EDU 7795 Thesis (1-3) This course is designed to examine the Research for and preparation of a scholarly knowledge base for effective schools to paper related to a school administration, enable teacher leaders to develop skills in supervision, and/or curriculum problem. The their own practices. There will be emphasis project will be under the direction of the through in-depth study of the research litera- student’s advisory committee. Grading sys- ture on effective school settings. Students tem is Pass / Fail. will critically examine, analyze, and evalu-

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ELEMENTARY EDUCATION ELE 6622 Parents as Partners in Education (3) The purpose of this course is to assist gradu- ELE 5544 Internship Seminar (3) ate students as they investigate and construct This course provides interns an opportunity to a deeper understanding of and develop tech- develop analytical thinking skills through ex- niques to strengthen the school-parent rela- amining broad educational issues and con- tionship while developing mutual supporters cerns, topics on the state and local levels, and for the total development of the young child. those of personal interest. The scope of the Pertinent topics include: stress and children, course ranges from juvenile law, classroom parents and families in crisis, and helping management, professionalism, professional children cope with the future. development for teachers, and other course topics. This course must be taken concurrently ELE 6625 Specialized Study in Elementary with internship. Grading system is Pass / Fail. 6626 Education (1-3) 6627 A study of a problem using research tech- ELE 6600 Diagnostic Approach to Teaching Mathe- niques. Selection of problem must be ap- matics (3) proved by the professor under whom the The diagnostic/prescriptive component of study is to be made and the Dean of Educa- teaching mathematics will be studied with an tion. The study should contribute to the stu- emphasis on the interpretation of diagnostic dent’s program. Preparation of a scholarly materials paper is required and may involve an oral defense. Total credit for any combination of ELE 6601 The Art of Teaching Writing (3) enrollments in these courses may not exceed Course in which classroom teachers investigate four semester hours. A specialized study may and apply the art of teaching writing via whole be substituted for a required course only once language/natural approach. Focus on writing in a student’s program. See semester hour process. limits listed under Course Restrictions in General Regulations section. ELE 6602 Seminar in Mathematics Education (3) This course will look at recent research and ELE 6633 Integrated Thematic Curriculum (3) publications relative to the teaching of elemen- The purpose of this course is to assist gradu- tary school mathematics. Not only will spe- ate students as they construct an operational cific areas selected by the instructor be exam- knowledge of integrated thematic ined, but the students in the class will have the curriculum. The course will focus on theory, opportunity to suggest areas of particular inter- planning, implementation, and evaluation of est to them. This course provides opportuni- an integrated thematic curriculum. Addition- ties for the student to extend knowledge and ally, issues surrounding the implementation skills necessary for developing programs, se- of innovative teaching methodology in tradi- lecting appropriate methods and employing tional settings will be examined. materials, and evaluating in mathematics instruction, kindergarten through grade 6. ELE 6635 Program Evaluation in Elementary Educa- tion (3) ELE 6603 Seminar in Science Education (3) This course is designed for the education This course will examine relevant research and student to examine evaluation in early child- a variety of instructional strategies appropriate hood and elementary education programs. in the field of natural science. Emphasis is Techniques and procedures concerning the placed on appropriate instruction and materials design and implementation of evaluation in including technology for teaching science to the total school program will be investigated. students in grades K-6. ELE 6640 Integrating Children’s Literature (3) ELE 6604 Seminar in Language Arts Education (3) The purpose of this course is to assist gradu- This course is a seminar for elementary educa- ate students as they investigate and construct tors desiring to design and implement develop- a deeper understanding of and develop tech- mental programs of language arts instruction in niques to incorporate quality children’s litera- view of recent research. An examination of ture across the curriculum. Pertinent topics the research in the language arts and current include: award winning authors and titles practices in teaching techniques will be pur- found in children’s literature among a variety sued. of genre, along with developmentally appropriate techniques for focusing curriculum ELE 6605 Seminar in Social Science Education (3) delivery through quality children’s literature. This course will examine relevant research and a variety of instructional strategies appropriate ELE 6674 Elementary Internship Grades K-6 (6) in the field of social science. Emphasis is The Professional Internship Program is the placed on appropriate instruction and materials culminating clinical field-based experience including technology for teaching social sci- for students seeking certification in a teaching ence to students in grades K-6. field. The Professional Internship Program

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provides the student with the opportunity to tion process, school self-study procedures, conduct classes and assume the role of a validation/documentation, roles of school teacher while receiving supervision from a personnel, and creating school improvement classroom teacher and a university supervisor plans will be investigated. for a period of one full semester. Grading system is Pass / Fail. ELE 7763 Legal Issues and Ethics in Education (3) The purpose of this course is to allow educa- ELE 7725 Specialized Study in Elementary tional leaders to explore the organizational 7726 Education (1-3) development and maintenance services re- 7727 A study of the problem using research tech- quired for effective operation of the schools niques. Selection of problem must be ap- within the legal framework established by proved by the professor under whom the local, state, and federal legislative and judi- study is to be made, and the Dean of Educa- cial requirements. Major emphasis will be tion. The study should contribute to the stu- given to studying legal issues and community dent’s program. Preparation of a scholarly relations. Legal issues and services related to paper is required and may involve an oral exceptional children will be closely exam- defense. Total credit for any combination of ined. The development of ethical standards, enrollments in these courses may not exceed informed legal decision making, and emer- four semester hours. A specialized study may gency procedures for ensuring safety, as well be substituted for a required course only once as the political factors which impact schools, in a student’s program. See semester hour society and community relations will be stud- limits listed under Course Restrictions in ied. General Regulations section. ELE 7790 Qualitative Research Methodology (3) ELE 7736 Mentoring and Supervision in ELE (3) The purpose of this course is to provide This course is designed for the advanced sixth graduate students with an introduction to year education student to examine the faculty qualitative research methodology. The his- leadership roles of mentor/supervisor in ELE torical development, rationale, and relation- settings. Techniques and procedures will be ship to quantitative research will be exam- investigated. ined. Qualitative research methods will include procedures for selection and sampling ELE 7760 Leading for Learning in the School Envi- and for data collection and analysis. Students ronment (3) will read a variety of qualitative studies and This course is designed to extend the teacher conduct a brief qualitative research project. leader from the classroom to the school envi- Prerequisite: Course in research or tests and ronment. Students will be provided a study of measurement the processes involved in evaluating school settings and the problems faced by instruc- ELE 7793 Problem Analysis in ELE (3) tional leaders. Major emphasis will be placed A study of processes involved in identifying, on the transition to a teacher leading in the framing, evaluating analyzing, and seeking school environment. Characteristics of lead- information about problems. Emphasis is ing for learning will be explored. Topics that given to information collection and process- affect today’s teacher leaders and positive ing. Students will select and analyze a prob- ways to deal with instructional issues will lem related to early childhood education or also be investigated. elementary education. Restricted to students enrolled in an Education Specialist program. ELE 7761 Effective Schools and Teachers (3) This course is designed to examine the knowledge base for effective schools to enable teacher leaders to develop skills in their EXECUTIVE MASTER OF BUSINESS own practices. There will be emphasis ADMINISTRATION through in-depth study of the research literature on effective school settings. Students will critically examine, analyze, and evaluate EMBA 5501 Survey of Business Concepts (3) the components and characteristics of effec- An overview course of the business manage- tive school environments. ment field including the functional areas of accounting, economics marketing, finance, ELE 7762 School Accreditation Process (3) human relations and human resource manage- The purpose of this course is to examine the ment. Must be completed as a prerequisite by local, state, regional, and national standards all students as a condition of entrance in the associated with school accreditation. The EMBA program. (Prerequisite course to accreditation process in these areas will be EMBA program; not for credit in other de- reviewed and analyzed. Students will com- gree programs) Student must earn a “B” pare and contrast the different ways schools grade or better. are accredited. Topics such as the accredita-

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EMBA 6603 Human Resource Management (3) els and processes now available for problem An overview of recruitment, selection, train- -solving purposes. ing, retention, compensation, and termination of employees and the relationship of an EMBA 6651 Managerial Economics (3) HR strategy to the strategic and operational A study of the decision-making process of roles of general managers. business firms in the resource allocation process. Both the functioning of markets and EMBA 6611 Business Strategy (3) the decisions of firms in a variety of market This course is the capstone course in the structures are considered. Various theories EMBA program. It integrates the skills and of the firm are used to study the optimal knowledge developed in earlier courses and decision-making rules for business firms emphasizes case analysis. Formulation and under conditions of uncertainty. implementation of strategies are stressed. The course includes an end-of-course com- EMBA 6661 Strategic Marketing Management (3) prehensive examination. A grade of "B" or An application of marketing concepts, prin- better is required to complete this course ciples and procedures for planning, develop- successfully. The course may not be trans- ment, implementation and control of mar- ferred into the EMBA program. Students keting programs in profit and non-profit are required to complete the graduate Edu- organizations. Emphasis is on the matching cational Testing Service Major Field Test of organization resources and strengths with and a Capstone Examination in this course. global marketing opportunities, and strate- Prerequisites: Completion of a minimum of gies to overcome environmental threats. 27 semester hours in the EMBA program, with a "B" average or better, including the EMBA 6671 Organizational Behavior (3) following courses: ACT 6691, EMBA 6651, A study of contemporary concepts and theo- EMBA 6631, EMBA 6661 and EMBA 6640 ries of organization and the behavior of or 6641; or approval of the department individuals and groups applied to organiza- chair. Students should be in the last term of tions in the global business environment. their program when completing this course. EMBA 6673 Operations Management (3) EMBA 6625 Specialized Study in the Area of EMBA An analysis of the conditions under which 6626 Concentration (1-3) production and management of goods and 6627 A study of problem or problems using re- services take place in business organizations search techniques. Selection of the problem with attention to the delineation of roles must be approved by the student’s adviser, played by management and labor in carrying the instructor under whom the study is to be out production and application of selected made, and the appropriate dean. Preparation quantitative techniques used in production. of an applied research paper is required and may involve an oral defense. See semester EMBA 6674 Ethics in Business (3) hour limits listed under Course Restrictions The course examines ethical problems and in General Regulations section. issues faced by managers in the American business and industry with attention to ana- EMBA 6631 Managerial Finance (3) lyzing issues and developing recommended A comprehensive and advanced study of approaches to increase long-term organiza- financial analysis, planning, and control tional effectiveness. techniques for a business entity with emphasis on corporations.

EMBA 6640 Quantitative Analysis for Managers (3) ENGLISH This course provides an in-depth study of the fundamental theories, concepts, and ENG 5501 Chaucer (3) principles of statistics. Coursework will A study of Chaucer’s major poetry. include extensive use and application of statistical tools to analyzing business data ENG 5502 Studies in Medieval Literature (3) using statistics software. Topics covered A study of non-Chaucerian British literature include descriptive statistics, probability from the Middle Ages, including Beowulf, distributions, sampling, estimation, hypothe- Piers Plowman, Sir Gawain and the Green sis testing, ANOVA and regression analysis. Knight, mystery plays, Le Morte d’Arthur, and other works. EMBA 6641 Decision Theory (3) An analysis of the probabilistic and determi- ENG 5503 English Renaissance Literature (3) nistic quantitative techniques available to This course covers English prose and poetry th the business manager involved in the deci- of the 16 and early 17th centuries, with sion making process of the market emphasis on Sidney, Spenser, Donne, and place. Included is an evaluation of the mod- Jonson.

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ENG 5504 Milton (3) ENG 5535 The Bible as Literature (3) A study of Milton’s poetry and major prose. This course studies select works for the Bible for their literary qualities, composition ENG 5505 History of the English Language (3) and preservation techniques, and the histori- A study of the development of English from cal factors that determined inclusion or ex- the Anglo-Saxon period through the present, clusion as a sacred text. with reference to the Indo-European background of English. ENG 5542 Advanced Writing (3) An intensive study of and practice in exposi- ENG 5513 Modern Short Story (3) tory and argumentative prose. Requires An examination of 20th- and 21st-century writing several essays. Some evaluation of short stories. other students’ writing.

ENG 5515 Modern Drama (3) ENG 5543 Southern Writers (3) A detailed study of selected British and/or A study of works by writers from the American plays written between 1900 and American South from colonial times to the present. Review of production history, sub- present. ject matter, staging, and dramatic tech- ENG 5552 Medieval and Renaissance English niques. Several oral and written reports. List Drama (3) of plays may vary with each offering. A survey of drama from the Middle Ages and Renaissance, excluding Shakespeare. ENG 5516 Nineteenth-Century American Novel (3) Begins with brief study of folk and liturgical A study of representative American novels th origins of drama, includes a few medieval of the 19 century. mystery and morality plays, and features Renaissance plays by Heywood, Udall, Kyd, ENG 5526 Modern Poetry (3) th st- Marlowe, Beaumont, Fletcher, Jonson, and A study of 20 - and 21 century poetry. Webster.

ENG 5527 Contemporary American Literature (3) ENG 5557 Form and Theory of Nonfiction Litera- An examination of representative American ture (3) literature from the postmodern period (1960- This course examines the theories behind present), with special emphasis on the diver- various forms of nonfiction literature, sity of themes, styles, and cultural contexts whether autobiography, biography, the es- influencing the literary marketplace. Course say, diaries and/or travel writing, with spe- readings may vary with each offering. cial emphasis on the historical evolution of a particular form. List of readings will vary ENG 5528 The Age of Johnson (3) with each offering. A study of the works of Samuel Johnson and his most important contemporaries, from ENG 5560 Victorian Poetry (3) about 1745 to 1798. A study of Victorian poetry, with emphasis upon the works of Tennyson, Browning, ENG 5530 Shakespeare I: The Tragedies (3) Arnold, and Hardy. A study of major and minor tragedies, with some attention to non-dramatic poetry. List ENG 5561 Victorian Prose (3) of plays may vary with each offering. A survey of the works of major Victorian prose writers, with emphasis upon the works ENG 5531 Shakespeare II: The Comedies (3) of Carlyle, Newman, Mill, Ruskin, Arnold, A study of comedies and romances. List of and Pater. plays may vary with each offering. ENG 5562 The Arthurian Legend Through the Ages ENG 5532 Shakespeare III: The Histories (3) (3) A study of history plays, especially those This course will examine the Arthurian leg- concerning Wars of the Roses. List of plays end not only in literary and historical works may vary with each offering. from its earliest traces in the Middle Ages to the present, but also in archaeology, the ENG 5533 Literary Criticism (3) visual and decorative arts (especially paint- A study of the major literary critics and their ing and sculpture), manuscript decoration, works from classical times to the present. film, music, and opera.

ENG 5534 Romantic Period in English Literature (3) ENG 5565 African American Literature (3) A study of Romantic prose and poetry with A study of selected works by significant emphasis on the writings of Blake, Col- African American writers from the eight- eridge, Wordsworth, Byron, Keats, and eenth century to the present. Works include Shelley. poetry, fiction, autobiography, and argumentative and expository prose.

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ENG 6605 Linguistic Approaches to Grammar (3) ENG 5568 Methods and Approaches in Second Lan- Study of American English from point of guage Teaching (3) view of modern linguistic theories. Special This course traces the evolution of language consideration given to structural grammar teaching from the methods era (e.g., gram- and its possibilities in classroom. mar translation method, audiolingual method) to post-methods approaches (e.g., ENG 6606 Theory and Practice of Analyzing Poetry task-based learning, content-based learning, (3) communicative approaches). Students will A critical study of representative types of develop a repertoire of teaching approaches poetry, employing several approaches in and identify appropriate options for different analytical process. language teaching scenarios. ENG 6607 The Backgrounds of Victorian Literature ENG 5569 Principles, Techniques, and Materials in (3) Second Language Teaching (3) A study of Victorian literature (1837-1900) This course overviews the teaching princi- as it reflects social, economic, political, ples, techniques, and materials relevant to an educational, aesthetic, and religious con- interactive approach to second language cerns. teaching. Students will expand their teach- ENG 6608 Shakespeare’s History Plays (3) ing repertoire by studying curriculum de- A study of eight plays, from Richard II to sign, assessment measures, learner variables, Richard III, concerning the Wars of the techniques for teaching grammar/ Roses. Supplemental reading in Shake- vocabulary/four skills (listening, speaking, speare’s sources and in twentieth- and reading, writing), and sociopolitical contexts twenty-first-century histories. for teaching ESL/EFL. ENG 6609 The Backgrounds of Nineteenth-Century ENG 5570 Advanced Survey of Speech (3) American Literature (3) This course provides a survey of speech. A study of literature (fiction, nonfiction Explores the impact, purpose, occasion, and prose, and poetry) as it reflects key issues, audience on written and spoken discourse, ideas, concerns, problems, and trends of the and effective listening techniques. Explains period. May be taught in conjunction with a theory and techniques of group discussion, course in American history. directive communication, storytelling, and argument. ENG 6610 The Backgrounds of Twentieth-Century American Literature (3) ENG 5571 Advanced Survey of Journalism (3) A study of literature (fiction, nonfiction This course provides a survey of journalism prose, poetry, and drama) as it reflects key techniques. Explains the style of writing issues, ideas, concerns, problems, and trends used in different news media, the types of of the period. May be taught in conjunction news stories and how they are written, the with a course in American history. editing process, the production of print and non-print journalistic media, and the ethical ENG 6613 Theory and Practice of Analyzing the responsibilities of newsgathering organiza- Short Story (3) tion and reporters. A critical study of representative types of short stories employing theoretical ap- ENG 5572 Advanced Survey of Drama (3) proaches in the analytical process. This course provides a survey of theater. Explains the history of the theater and the ENG 6617 Dramaturgy I (3) roles of the playwright, director, actors, and A study of selected classical, period, and technicians. contemporary plays (list may vary with each offering). Emphasis on dramatic form, his- ENG 6601 Seminar in Chaucer (3) torical perspectives, staging, and production. A close examination of two major works of Chaucer and critical responses to them. Spe- ENG 6618 Dramaturgy II (3) cial consideration given to Chaucer’s lan- Study of additional classical, period, and guage and versification and the medieval contemporary plays (list may vary with each social background to his writing. offering). Emphasis on dramatic techniques, character development, directing, staging, ENG 6603 Seminar in Shakespeare (3) and production. A study of selected tragedies or comedies. Examination of various critical approaches. ENG 6620 Seminar in Restoration and 18th Century Extensive reading in relevant criticism. List Literature (3) of plays, as well as genre, may vary with A study of English prose and poetry in the each offering. Restoration and early 18th century, with emphasis on Dryden, Behn, Swift, and Pope.

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ENG 6625 Specialized Study in Area of English (1-4) ENG 6641 Theory and Practice of Grammar Studies 6626 A study of problem or problems using (3) 6627 research techniques. Selection of problem to Advanced studies in descriptive grammar in be approved by student’s adviser, instructor conjunction with sentence structure and under whom study is to be done, and direc- standards of usage. Special emphasis upon tor of graduate studies. Study should concurrent procedures for presenting the various tribute to student’s program. Preparation of systems of grammar (particularly structural). scholarly paper required and may involve oral defense. Total credit for any combina- ENG 6642 Theory and Practice of Written Composi- tion of enrollments in these courses not to tion (3) exceed four semester hours. A specialized Advanced studies in expository and argu- study may be substituted for a required mentative writing. Special emphasis upon course only one time in student’s program. procedures for presenting methods for orga- See semester hour limits listed under Course nizing and developing various types of es- Restrictions in General Regulations section. says.

ENG 6630 Survey of SLA for Second Language ENG 6643 Trends in Children’s and Young Adult Teachers (3) Literature (3) SLA is the study of how language, social, A study of literature at the elementary, mid- and psychological factors influence lan- dle, and senior high levels. It includes read- guage learning. A range of SLA topics are ing the primary sources and studying the addressed from the perspective of language research and theory that support the use of teaching: theories of human learning, theo- children’s and young adult literature in the ries of language acquisition, learning styles classroom. and strategies, communicative competence, cross-linguistic influences, and sociocultural ENG 6648 Studies in the American Renaissance (3) factors. A study of the major works of the American Renaissance. ENG 6631 Survey of Sociolinguistics for Second Language Teachers (3) ENG 6651 Studies in Modern Novel (3) Sociolinguistics is the study of how social, A study of selected American, British, and/ political, and educational factors affect lan- or European novels of the modern age. guage use. A range of Sociolinguistics topics are addressed from the perspective of ENG 6656 Studies in Literacy and the English Lan- language teaching: literacy, world Eng- guage (3) lishes, language standardization, language Explores the rationale and practices for inte- variation and change, multilingual educa- grating the study of grammar and composition, language planning and policy, group tion in the English language arts classroom. identity/morality, and regional/social dia- lects. ENG 6660 Introduction to Applied Linguistics (3) This course introduces the main content ENG 6632 American Realism and Naturalism (3) areas and research practices of Linguistics A seminar stressing critical approaches to and Applied Linguistics. Linguistics in- the major works of such writers as James, volves the systems of a language Howells, Twain, Crane, and Dreiser. (phonology, morphology, syntax, seman- tics). Applied Linguistics requires familiar- ENG 6635 The Victorian Novel (3) ity with these systems for the purpose of The study of the content and techniques of researching and teaching the way language representative novels of the period with is used (e.g., Sociolinguistics, Second some consideration of these novels in rela- Language Acquisition). tion to significant social, philosophical, and literary needs. ENG 6665 Studies in African American Literature (3) ENG 6636 The American Renaissance (3) A study of major works by African Ameri- A seminar stressing critical approaches to can writers. the major works of Emerson, Thoreau, Haw- thorne, Melville, Poe, and Whitman. ENG 6670 Seminar in Selected Topics (3) 6671 Maximum of two semesters. Study of topic ENG 6638 Major American Writers: WWI to Pre- 6672 of special interest and importance which is sent (3) not covered in regularly offered courses for A study of major American writers who advanced graduate students. See semester represent the various currents in American hour limits listed under Course Restrictions literature and thought from 1917 to present. in General Regulations section.

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ENG 6680 Thesis Option in Literature (3) placed on the selection of securities based An advanced study of a problem or issue in on the degree of risk and expected rate of literary studies. Selection of topic must be return. Prerequisite: FIN 6631 approved by the student’s thesis director, who will oversee the project. Final project FIN 6633 International Finance (3) must demonstrate knowledge of extant criti- An examination of the foreign exchange cism on the topic and should contribute to market, exchange rate determination, inter- the student’s program. Oral defense of the national financial institutions, and the man- thesis required before final approval. Rec- agement of the risks associated with interna- ommended for students interested in pursu- tional business. Prerequisite: FIN 6631 ing doctoral work in literature. FIN 6634 Derivative Securities (3) ENG 6691 Research in Education (3) A study of options and futures markets, with Research strategies for English educators emphasis on the nature of speculative trans- and procedures for evaluating the language actions, pricing, and method of trading. arts. ENG 6691 is a prerequisite for ENG Prerequisite: FIN 6631 6696 Practicum. FIN 6651 Financial Institutions (3) ENG 6696 Practicum in Area of Specialization, Eng- A comprehensive graduate study of financial lish (3) markets and institutions. Prerequisite: FIN Supervised experiences related to instruction 6631 in area of specialization. The application of skills, concepts, and principles acquired in FIN 6652 Problems in Financial Management (3) previous courses will be emphasized. Pre- Case discussions used to examine a broad requisite: All courses in Teaching Field range corporate finance issues and deci- Component and ENG 6691 must be com- sions. Topics include forecasting financial pleted. statements, capital budgeting, risk and return, estimation of capital costs, working capital analysis and business valuation. FINANCE Prerequisite: FIN 6631

FIN 6625 Specialized study in the Area of Finance FIN 6653 Finance Research (3) 6626 (1-3) A comprehensive graduate study of practical 6627 Study of problem or problems using re- research in Finance. Prerequisite: FIN 6631 search techniques. Selection of the problem must be approved by the student’s adviser, FIN 6656 Analysis of Financial Data (3) the instructor under whom the study is to be This course provides a study of the basic made, and the appropriate dean. The study methods and techniques of data analysis in must contribute to the student’s program. finance. It covers tolls such as regression Preparation of a scholarly paper is required and time series, including non-stationary and may involve an oral defense. Total models, multivariate concepts such as co- credit for any combination of enrollments in integration, and models of conditional vola- these courses may not exceed six semester tility. Prerequisite: FIN 6631 hours. A specialized study may be substituted for a required course only once in a FIN 6657 Corporate Risk Management (3) student’s program. See semester hour limits This course is a study of the analysis and listed under Course Restrictions in the Gen- treatment of the pure risks faced by corpora- eral Regulations section. Prerequisite: All tions. The course includes development of business foundation courses or equivalent. the risk management process, analysis and uses of various techniques for managing FIN 6631 Managerial Finance (3) identified exposures. Prerequisite: FIN 6631 A comprehensive and advanced study of

financial analysis, planning and control tech- FIN 6658 Special Topics in Finance (3) niques for a business entity with emphasis on A study in unique topics in Finance. corporations. Prerequisite: All business foun- Prerequisite: FIN 6631 dation courses or equivalent.

FIN 6632 Investments (3) An introductory investments course which GEOGRAPHY identifies and analyzes various forms of investments (such as corporate bonds, com- GEO 5503 Conservation (3) mon stock, preferred stock) and government A study of the conservation of natural and securities (such as bonds, notes and bills). human resources with emphasis on popula- The course also includes discussion of the tion expansion as the major element in a securities market, brokerage functions, and changing ecology. stock exchanges. Particular emphasis is GEO 5504 Economic Geography (3)

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A study of the spatial patterns of economic fense. Total credit for any combination of activities including production, distribution, enrollments in these courses may not exceed consumption and the environmental conse- four semester hours. A specialized study may quences of these activities. be substituted for a required course only once in a student’s program. See semester hour GEO 5506 Urbanism (3) limits listed under Course Restrictions in A study of the historical, physical, economic, General Regulations section. and social evolutions of urbanized areas. Emphasis on contemporary urban problems GEO 6650 Geography of the Global Economy (3) with implications for policy and planning. An examination of the global economy from colonialism to the present. Social, political, GEO 5508 Rural America: Past and Present (3) and environmental factors associated with the A study of rural society, its organizations, diffusion and intensification of world trade agencies, institutions, population trends and are examined. composition, patterns of settlement, social processes, and change in character.

GEO 5511 Demography (3) HIGHER EDUCATION ADMINISTRATION An analysis of past and present population changes, population characteristics and the HEA 6611 Organization and Administration of interrelationship of population and other so- Higher Education (3) cial, economic, environmental, and political This course is designed to acquaint education factors. leaders in higher education with the control, organization, financial and business aspects, GEO 5512 Geography of Latin America (3) academic and student personnel administra- This course covers Latin American countries tion of the instructional program, and com- and colonies and their strategic and economic munity and government relationship. importance to the U. S. NOTE: Not open to education majors. HEA 6612 Community Junior College (3) This course covers the rise and development GEO 5526 Geography of the Russian Realm (3) of the community or junior college in Ameri- An analysis of the physical and cultural ele- can education, its philosophy and functions ments of Russia and the other former repub- with specific attention to the transfer, termi- lics of the Soviet Union. nal, and community-service functions. Prob- lems of organization, curriculum construc- GEO 5535 Historical Geography of North America (3) tion, staffing and instructional procedures are An analysis of the physical and cultural fac- stressed. tors in the development of North America from early European settlement to the pre- HEA 6614 School Law (3) sent. A study of school law as set forth in the common law, state, and federal constitutions, GEO 5595 Selected Topics in Geography (3) statues, judicial decisions, and in the rules This course focuses on a topic of a timely and regulations of state. Major emphasis will nature and/or special interest. Course may be be on state and federal law and its impact on taken twice for a maximum of six hours to- education today. ward degree requirements. See semester hour limits listed under Course Restrictions in HEA 6635 Seminar on the American College Student General Regulations section. (3) An examination of contemporary college GEO 6624 Geographic Characteristics of the Develop- students, focusing on the environment pres- ing Realm (3) sures, psychological needs, and values. Em- This course focuses on the identification and phasis will be placed on student, faculty and analysis of the social, economic, demo- administration relationships and interactions. graphic, environmental, and political charac- Recent research and literature on the college teristics of the developing realm. student will be examined.

GEO 6625 Specialized Study in Area of Geography HEA 6660 Contemporary Issues in Higher Education 6626 (1-6 hours) (3) 6627 A study of a problem or problems using re- This course is an intensive examination of the search techniques. Selection of problem must major issues currently confronting higher be approved by the professor under whom the education with emphasis on issues of major study is to be made, and the Dean of Arts and concern to individual students. Sciences. The study should contribute to the student’s program. Preparation of a scholarly paper is required and may involve oral de- HEA 6690 Financing of Higher Education (3)

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An analysis of private, state, and federal reve- HIS 5509 England To 1688 (3) nue sources; student aid, program budgets, A survey of English history from the Anglo- financial methods and practices through the Saxons to the Glorious Revolution, empha- combination of theory with problems and sizing the interaction of the geographical, issues facing the financing of higher educa- political, economic, and cultural forces tion. which shaped England as a monarchy.

HEA 6696 Practicum in Higher Education (1-3) HIS 5510 England Since 1688 (3) The Practicum is a supervised application of The final evolution of the English political the concepts, principles, and skills acquired system from the reign of William and Mary by the students in previous course work. to the contemporary era, including social Students will explore and identify alternative and economic transformations, the British solutions to the problems through group inter- Empire, the two world wars, the welfare action. state, and current issues.

HIS 5511 Colonial America (3) Study of the colonial period from European HISTORY discovery to the end of the French and In- dian War, with emphasis on the political, HIS 5501 French Revolution and Napoleon (3) economic, and social developments that set A study of the absolutist-aristocratic France the stage for the American Revolution. challenged by democratic-egalitarian ideals and revolution. The role of Napoleon as con- HIS 5512 The American Revolution and The New queror of Europe and as propagator and de- Nation, 1763-1815 (3) stroyer of the French Revolution is also stud- Ideas and institutions which led to American ied. independence, the creation of the American union, and the development of a distinctive HIS 5502 Europe from 1815-1900 (3) American culture in the early national pe- A study of Europe from the Congress of Vi- riod. enna to 1900, including political, social, and economic developments in various countries, HIS 5513 Antebellum, Civil War and Reconstruc- the rise of nationalism and unification move- tion (3) ments, and imperialism. Nationalism, Jacksonian democracy, territo- rial expansion, slavery and sectional strife, HIS 5503 Contemporary Europe (3) and the resulting Civil War and Reconstruc- Traces European developments in the 20th tion are included. century, including domestic developments, World War I, Great Depression, rise of totali- HIS 5514 Emergence of Modern America, 1877- tarianism, World War II, European integra- 1919 (3) tion, the Cold War, and the post-Cold War Agricultural decline and crisis, industrializa- era. tion and urbanization, Progressive reform era, World War I, and America as a world HIS 5504 Military History of the United States (3) power are discussed. A study of war in U.S. history from the Colo- HIS 5515 Contemporary America (3) nial era through the Vietnam war, with em- Examines America in the Great Depression, phasis on the role of warfare in American World War II and the Cold War, Civil history and the military-civilian relationship. Rights Movement, Johnson’s Great Society, and America as a super power. HIS 5505 Old South (3) An examination of the cultural, political, HIS 5516 History of Alabama (3) religious, and economic trends that shaped A study of the demographic, political, so- the colonial and antebellum south and the cial, economic, and religious aspects of Civil War which ended that era. Alabama’s history, emphasizing the role of the state within the nation. HIS 5506 New South (3) An examination of the political, social, ra- HIS 5520 The Vietnam War (3) cial and religious trends and policies that A study of the period 1946 to 1975 in Indo- defined the New South. Topics include china with emphasis on the American in- reconstruction, redemption, agrarian unrest, volvement during and after the French colo- Jim Crow, industrialization, Progressive nial period, the escalating involvement of Movement, World War I, the Great Depres- the Kennedy and Johnson administrations, sion, World War II, and the Civil Rights and Vietnamization and withdrawal under Movement. President Nixon. Note: May be used for political science credit.

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ture, the Protestant and Catholic reform HIS 5523 U.S. Foreign Policy To 1920 (3) movements, and the role of kings and states. A study of the factors, forces, and functions in the making of American foreign policy HIS 5543 Age of Absolutism (3) from the 1760’s to 1920. Note: May be Survey of political and religious controver- used for political science credit. sies that shaped affairs in Europe during the 16th and 17th centuries, emphasizing the HIS 5530 Civil Rights Movement (3) flowering of monarchy and aristocracy. Study of the origins of the Civil Rights Movement in the late nineteenth and twenti- HIS 5544 Age of Reason (3) eth centuries, beginnings of change in the Survey of European history in the 18th cen- 1930s and the World War II era, and the tury, emphasizing the cataclysmic develop- movement itself as defined by legal, politi- ments in scientific, political, humanitarian, cal, and social conflict and change from the and economic thought that prepared the way latter 1940s to the present. for the rise of democracy in both the old and the new world. HIS 5532 Russia to 1861 (3) HIS 5545 Modern Germany (3) A study of the history of the Eastern Slavic Survey of Germanic peoples from the Revo- people from the prehistoric period, through lutions of 1848 to the present, emphasizing the Kievan, Appanage, Muscovite, and Im- unification, two world wars, postwar divi- perial periods from Peter the Great to the sion, and reunification. emancipation of the serfs in 1861. HIS 5548 Westward Movement (3) HIS 5533 Russia since 1861 (3) Study of the history of American expansion- The development of the revolutionary move- ism and westward movement and its impact ments and tsarist reform attempts, World on political, economic, and social institu- War I, revolutions of 1917 and Bolshevik tions. victory, establishment of the Stalinist state, World War II, the Cold War, Soviet domes- HIS 5550 Environmental History (3) tic problems, and the disintegration of the An introduction to environmental history of USSR. the United States from the 18th century to the late 20th century, emphasizing the post HIS 5534 Major Personalities in the Development World War II period. The course will focus of Civil Rights in America (3) on the historical development of the science Study of important civil rights personages of ecology, the origins of environmental and their writings from Fredrick Douglass problems and solutions attempted by gov- and other pre-Civil War activists and think- ernment and experts, and responses by ers to the present. grassroots activists over time.

HIS 5535 Historical Geography of North America HIS 5551 The Far East (3) (3) Study of the development and interaction of An analysis of the physical and cultural Chinese, Japanese, and Korean civilizations; factors in the development of North Amer- the impact of Western cultures, twentieth ica from early European settlement to the century conflicts, resolutions and accommo- present. Note: May be used as geography dations. credit. HIS 5554 Western Thought since the 17TH Century HIS 5536 Civil Rights in Alabama (3) (3) Study of the history of civil rights in Ala- Principal ideas and political thinking from bama beginning with the Reconstruction the Age of the Enlightenment to the present. period and progressing through significant events and developments to the present. HIS 5560 Historiography (3) Course emphasis also will include legal Study of methods and techniques of histori- developments and important personalities. cal research. Use of bibliographies, journals, interpretive works, and critical evalua- HIS 5541 American Constitutional Development (3) tion of sources. Offered at Montgomery, on American constitutional system with empha- demand. sis upon its origin and evolution via amend- ments and Supreme Court decisions. Note: HIS 5582 Hispanic American Beginnings (3) May be used for political science credit. Colonial systems of Spain and Portugal in the Americas from the 16th to 19th centuries, HIS 5542 Renaissance and Reformation (3) with emphasis on revolt and the establish- Historical review of the transitional centu- ment of the Latin American republics and ries bridging the medieval and the modern religious and economic institutions. eras, including the rebirth of art and litera-

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HIS 5583 Latin American States (3) HIS 6611 Seminar in Modern Europe (3) Cultural, social, political, and economic An analysis of the major historical develop- development in 19th and 20th centuries and ments and controversies in 19th century international and U.S. relations. Europe. On demand. HIS 6612 Seminar in Contemporary Europe (3) HIS 5595 Selected Topics in History (3) An analysis of major historical develop- Historical examination of a designed topic ments and controversies in 20th century of special and/or current interest and impor- Europe. On demand. tance, which is generally not covered in regularly offered courses by the department. HIS 6613 Seminar in Modern Britain (3) See semester hour limits listed under Course A topical analysis of political and social Restrictions in General Regulations section. issues in modern British history. On demand. HIS 6600 Problems in 19TH Century American Thought (3) HIS 6614 Contemporary Japan (3) Concentrated study of the history of ideas in Study and analysis of Japan from the Meiji the United States from 1800 to 1900. On reforms to the present; Japan’s impact o n demand. Asia and the rest of the globe; two world wars, the occupation and U.S. administra- HIS 6602 Problems in 20TH Century American tion; internal changes and resurgence as a Thought (3) world power; the impact of Japan’s domes- Concentrated study of the history of ideas in tic and foreign policies on other countries; the United States, 1900 to present. On de- Japan in international activities and as a mand. regional model.

HIS 6603 Seminar in 18TH Century American HIS 6615 Seminar in Latin American History (3) Thought (3) Concentrated study in specialized areas with An exploration of major historical works emphasis on 20th century history. Prerequi- and historiographical controversies in 18th site: HIS 5583 or permission of instructor. century United States. On demand. HIS 6619 History of Victorian Britain (3) HIS 6604 Seminar in Modern France (3) Examination of constitutional, political, The evolution of France from the formation economic, and intellectual foundations of of the Third Republic to the present. 19th century Britain. On demand.

HIS 6607 Issues in International Affairs (3) HIS 6620 Research in International Studies (3) With directed reading and periodic discussion A course designed for the preparation of an sessions, this course serves to expand the stu- original research paper using primary and dent’s knowledge of current issues in the global secondary sources. Required in Dothan’s setting. Formerly called Colloquium in World International Studies Program. History, the course will emphasize recent scholarship and interpretations. HIS 6621 History of England in Later Middle Ages (3) HIS 6608 Colloquium in American History (3) Study of England during the 14th and 15th A course for advanced graduate students centuries, with emphasis on cultural and that surveys recent trends in the interpreta- political growth. On demand. tion, writing, and teaching of American history. Emphasis on reading and discus- HIS 6625 Specialized Study in Area of History (1-4) sion of selected recent works in the field 6626 Study of problem or problems using with the aim of updating professional com- 6627 research techniques. Selection of problem petence. must be approved by the professor under whom the study is to be made and the Dean HIS 6609 Seminar in Early Modern Europe (3) of Arts and Sciences. The study should An analysis of the historical developments contribute to the student’s program. Prepa- and controversies of early modern Europe. ration of a scholarly paper is required and On demand. may involve oral defense. Total credit for any combination of enrollments in these HIS 6610 Seminar in Comparative Revolutions (3) courses may not exceed four semester hours. An examination of background, outbreak, A specialized study may be substituted for a development, and conclusion of the Ameri- required course only once in a student’s can, French, Russia, and other revolutions. program. On demand. See semester hour On demand. limits listed under Course Restrictions in General Regulations section.

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HIS 6651 Readings in History (3) HRM 6619 Seminar in Human Resource Administra- 6652 This course of readings in history is de- tion (3) signed to immerse a graduate student deeply Analysis and discussion of current problems into historical readings through a combina- and issues in HRM. All business foundation tion of classroom lectures, directed individ- courses or equivalent are required for MBA, ual readings, and oral reports in class. The MSM, and MSHRM programs. student will be guided in the use of historical criticism, and will review and discuss HRM 6622 Workforce Planning and Staffing (3) changing viewpoints with class and in office meetings with the professor. Qualified li- A study of theory, principles, and legal re- brary personnel would resent the class with quirements for effective workplace planning, the latest electronic technology dealing with recruitment selection, and employment in history. On demand. See semester hour organizational settings. The course provides limits listed under Course Restrictions in an in-depth analysis of tools, techniques and General Regulations section. statistical concepts applied to the fundamental HR function of workforce planning and staff-

ing. All business foundation courses or HIS 6696 Selected Topics in History (3) 6697 Investigation into current trends in the disci- equivalent are required for MBA, MSM, and pline of history that are not generally offered MSHRM programs. in regular graduate courses in the Depart- ment of History. A student would be per- HRM 6623 Training and Development of Human Re- mitted to take either HIS 6696 or HIS 6697 sources (3) only once in his/her graduate program. On A study of concepts and practices critical to demand. identifying human resources training and developmental needs critical to ensuring organizational effectiveness. A grade of “B” or better is required. All business foundation courses or equivalent are required for MBA, HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT MSM, and MSHRM programs.

HRM 6601 Legal Environment of Employment Deci- HRM 6625 Specialized Study in the Area of Human sions (3) 6626 Resource Management (1-6) This course is designed to help the student 6627 Study of a problem or problems using re- understand the law as it applies to the man- search techniques. The study topic requires agement of human resources. Its coverage is approval of the student’s adviser, the in- aimed at preparing the managers of human structor under whom study is to be made, resources to recognize legal problems, to the college dean and the graduate dean. The know the legal impact of decisions on person- course requires preparation of a scholarly nel matters and to be knowledgeable of the paper or project and may involve an oral law as it might impact individuals in organi- defense. Total credit for any combination of zations. All business foundation courses or enrollments in these courses is not to exceed equivalent are required for MBA, MSM, and six semester hours. A specialized study, MSHRM programs. with prior approval, may be substituted for only one required course in a student’s pro- HRM 6603 Human Resource Management (3) gram. See semester hour limits listed under The study of the management of people at Course Restrictions in General Regulations work with emphasis on recruiting, selecting, section. Prerequisite: All business founda- training and evaluating personnel. The study tion courses or equivalent. of the use of technology to streamline HR activities. Prerequisite: All business founda- HRM 6632 Compensation and Benefits (3) tion courses or equivalent. This course is designed to provide the student with both the theoretical and practical knowl- HRM 6604 Labor Law (3) edge to design, administer, and evaluate com- A broad overview of relevant laws, court pensation systems. It will address the appli- decisions and administrative agency rulings cation of both tangible and intangible forms relating to union/management relations. An of compensation to attract, motivate and re- introduction to the techniques, strategies and tain employees. All business foundation objectives of contract negotiation and collec- courses or equivalent are required for MBA, tive bargaining in union/management rela- MSM, and MSHRM programs. tions. All business foundation courses or equivalent are required for MBA, MSM, and HRM 6635 Employee Relations and Safety (3) MSHRM programs. This course is designed to introduce the student to major law requirements, sound employee/labor relations practices, knowledge of safety legislation and design of effective

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safety programs. Prerequisite: All business foundation courses or equivalent. HEALTH SERVICES ADMINISTRATION

HRM 6645 International Human Resource Manage- HSA 6625 Specialized Study in the Area of ment (3) 6626 Healthcare Management (1-3) A survey of theory and practice of human 6627 Study of problem or problems using re- resource management in global firms and search techniques. Selection of the problem issues of cross cultural communication and must be approved by the student’s adviser, behavior affecting organizational effective- the instructor under whom the study is to be ness in culturally diverse organizations. Pre- made, and the appropriate dean. The study requisite: All business foundation courses or must contribute to the student’s program. equivalent. Preparation of a scholarly paper is required and may involve an oral defense. Total HRM 6689 Human Resource Management Intern- credit for any combination of enrollments in ship (3) these courses may not exceed six semester Must be unconditionally admitted to the hours. A specialized study may be substi- Master of Science in Human Resources tuted for a required course only once in a Management program, must have less than student’s program. Prerequisite: All busi- one year’s work experience in the Human ness foundation courses or equivalent. Resources Management field, must not be currently employed in any capacity by a HSA 6680 Health Services Administration and Pol- firm or organization sponsoring the intern- icy (3) ship, must have completed at least four re- The course focuses on the unique characteris- quired courses by the start of the semester in tics of the U.S. healthcare delivery system; which the internship begins (i.e., courses acquaints students with increased understand- should include HRM 6603 and at least one ing of the context of health services admini- of the following courses: HRM 6622, HRM stration and healthcare policy; and examines 6623, or HRM 6632, as approved by the key factors and forces impacting total health student’s academic adviser). At least one system performance in the United States. semester prior to registration for the intern- Prerequisite: All business foundation courses ship, students must submit a written request or equivalent are required for MBA, MSM, to the faculty adviser who will supervise the and MSHRM programs. internship. The request should include the student’s reasons for wanting to participate HSA 6681 Legal and Social Issues in Health Admini- in the internship program as well as the stration (3) goals the student hopes to achieve. The This course includes an examination of legal internship request must be approved prior to and ethical aspects of contemporary issues registration for credit. associated with the health services administration process. All business foundation HRM 6698 Strategic Human Resource Management courses or equivalent are required for MBA, (3) MSM, and MSHRM programs. This course focuses on an integration of theories and concepts related to the formulation and implementation of human resource HSA 6682 Healthcare Planning and Management (3) strategies to support business strategies. This course stresses application of traditional Students analyze case studies, identify prob- management concepts to a variety of health lems and their causes, and propose solutions service operational issues, analyzes similari- both orally and in writing. The course is ties and differences in management of health also designed to broaden the student’s expo- service organization (HSO) and other organ- sure to the classical and contemporary litera- izational models, formulates new organiza- ture of human resource management. Pre- tional designs and management practices requisites: Successful completion of all appropriate to current HSO environments, required HRM core courses. Entrance into and evaluates adequacy of new models. All HRM 6698 may be permitted with Depart- business foundation courses or equivalent are ment head approval as long as only one required for MBA, MSM, and MSHRM pro- core course has not been completed and it is grams. being taken concurrently with HRM 6698. HSA 6683 Healthcare Economics (3) This course stresses economic analysis applied to the health services sector. All business foundation courses or equivalent are required for MBA, MSM, and MSHRM programs.

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zation resources and strengths with global HSA 6684 Managed Care: Origins, Organizations, and marketing opportunities, and strategies to Operations (3) overcome environmental threats. Examina- Covers managed care programs, structures, tion of marketing and service industries practice models, role of physicians and other within the context of the hospitality of mar- clinicians, capitation, cost-accounting and keting mix and the implementation of service forms of reimbursement. All business founda- strategies within hospitality. Strategy applied tion courses or equivalent are required for to planning, analysis and control within the MBA, MSM, and MSHRM programs. international and multinational hospitality setting; emphasis on situation analysis of customer needs, market position, and compe- INTERDISCIPLINARY EDUCATION tition. Prerequisite: All business foundation courses or equivalent.

IED 5544 Internship Seminar (3) IHM 6681 Managing Financial Systems in the Hospi- This course provides interns an opportunity to tality Industry (3) develop analytical thinking skills through ex- The examination of international of financial amining broad educational issues and con- theories that will assist management policies cerns, topics on the state and local levels, and relative to the objective of maximizing share- those of personal interest. The scope of the holder wealth and to familiarize the student course ranges from juvenile law, classroom with analytical tools that assist in financial management, professionalism, professional decision making. It includes elements of the development for teachers, and other course foreign exchange market, exchange rate de- topics. This course must be taken concurrently termination, international financial institu- with internship. Grading system is Pass / Fail. tions, and the management of the risks associ-

ated with international business. Prerequi- IED 6655 Interdisciplinary Internship in Grades P-12 site: FIN 6631 (6)

The Professional Internship Program is the IHM 6682 International Hospitality Legal Issues (3) culminating clinical field-based experience for students seeking certification in a teaching The examination of international and do- field. The Professional Internship Program mestic legal theories and issues relevant to provides the student with the opportunity to managers in the hospitality industry. It in- conduct classes and assume the role of a cludes the legal issues that will encourage teacher while receiving supervision from a students to think critically about legal con- classroom teacher and a university supervisor cepts related to hospitality. It includes areas for a period of one full semester. Grading of the general legal environment, hospitality system is Pass / Fail. contracts, operating structures, managing property, regulatory and administrative concerns in the hospitality industry, managing insurance, legally hiring and managing em- INTERNATIONAL HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT ployees, legal responsibilities to guests, legal responsibilities in food services, safety IHM 6625 Specialized Study in the Area of Interna- and security issues. Prerequisite: All busi- 6626 tional Hospitality Management (1-3) ness foundation courses or equivalent. 6627 Study of problem or problems using research techniques. Selection of the problem must be IHM 6683 International Hospitality Operations (3) approved by the student’s adviser, the instruc- The course examines the foundational con- tor under whom the study is to be made, and cepts of leadership and management, re- the appropriate dean. The study must contrib- views theories of quality and continuous ute to the student’s program. Preparation of a improvement within organizations, and in- scholarly paper is required and may involve an vestigates critical issues in leadership, com- oral defense. Total credit for any combination munication, coaching, teams, diversity, of enrollments in these courses may not exceed change, and goal-setting as they apply in the six semester hours. A specialized study may contemporary hospitality workplace. Appli- be substituted for a required course only once cations develop critical thinking skills about in a student’s program. Prerequisite: All busi- the concepts. The purpose of the course is ness foundation courses or equivalent. to present concepts of leadership and to

develop an understanding of diversity, high- IHM 6680 Global Marketing Strategy for Hospitality performance teams, employee empower- Executives (3) ment and motivation, and cultural change Application of marketing concepts, principles for the enrichment of theoretical background and procedures for planning, developing, to support effective participation in positions implementing and controlling marketing proof senior management in the hospitality grams in multinational hospitality organiza- industry. Prerequisite: All business foundations. Emphasis is on the matching of organi- tion courses or equivalent.

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approved instructional leadership program. IHM 6689 International Hospitality Management Internship (3 ) ILA 6611 Community Relationships For the International Hospitality Manage- The instructional leader realizes that there is ment concentration only, a consulting-type great power in the community that can assist internship of at least 120 hours will be com- in increasing student achievement. This pleted in place of the core MGT 6627 re- course will provide strategies that will en- quirement, and will be accomplished with a able the instructional leader to involve the hospitality industry firm (hotel, lodging, or community in meaningful ways and will restaurant chain or tourism board) after result in significant student achievement. completing no fewer than 21 semester hours Pre-requisite: Restricted to candidates who in the program, including nine semester are admitted to a State of Alabama ap- hours in the IHM concentration. (Required proved Instructional Leadership & Admini- in the IHM concentration.) stration program.

ILA 6613 Legal Dimensions of Education (3) INSTRUCTIONAL LEADERSHIP Public schools are among the most regulated AND ADMINISTRATION industries in the United States. Constitu- tional, Legislative , and Judicial mandates

control everything from the length of the ILA 6603 Tools for Managing Educational Re- school day/year to who is qualified to teach. sources (3) This course will examine the legal prece- This course teaches instructional leadership dents that impact instructional leaders. Dis- candidates the skills and knowledge needed tinct attention will be given to special educa- to conduct school business. Candidates will tion law, Constitutional freedoms, personnel learn to manage a school’s educational re- law, civil law and to federal and state man- sources. This course will focus on the fol- dates related to student accountability. Pre- lowing areas: organizational skills, financial requisite: Restricted to candidates who are planning, facilities management, technology admitted to a State of Alabama approved usage, and principles and best practices Instructional Leadership & Administration needed to manage a school. Prerequisite: program. Restricted to candidates who are admitted to

a State of Alabama approved Instructional ILA 6625 Specialized Topics in Instructional Lead- Leadership & Administration program. ership (3)

A seminar concerned with an in-depth ex- ILA 6607 Readings in Leadership (3) amination of one topic that is acutely impor- This course explores current literature and tant to instructional leadership. Candidates thinking in the field of organizational and are expected to use primary resources, jour- administrative theory and practice pertaining nals, and the Internet to research and discuss to instructional leadership. Prerequisite: the topic. The primary format of the class Restricted to candidates who are admitted to will be discussion, although group exercises, a State of Alabama approved Instructional individual presentations and written re- Leadership & Administration program. sponses will also be used. Pre-requisite:

Restricted to candidates who are admitted to ILA 6609 Communication and Problem Solving (3) a State of Alabama approved Instructional This course is designed to improve the in- Leadership & Administration program. structional leadership candidates’ skills in

communication and problem solving. Em- ILA 6633 Instructional Leadership (3) phasis will be placed on listening skills, This course examines the essence of instruc- group dynamics, conflict resolution and tional leadership. It considers the impor- consensus building. Special attention will tance of being able to develop and articulate be given to these topics while working with a vision. The focus of the course centers on ethnically diverse populations. Prerequi- those leadership abilities and traits that pro- site: Restricted to candidates who are ad- mote student achievement for all students. mitted to a State of Alabama approved In- Prerequisite: Restricted to candidates who structional Leadership & Administration are admitted to a State of Alabama ap- program. proved Instructional Leadership & Admini-

stration program. ILA 6610 Grant Writing (3)

This course explores how to write a grant ILA 6640 Building and Maintaining Collaborative and discusses alternative ways of fundrais- Learning Environments (3) ing. Particular attention will be given to With the changes mandated by the 2007 grant writing protocols and procedures, as reauthorization of the Individuals with Dis- well as dynamics involved in responding to abilities Act (IDEA), it is vital for instruc- a Request for a Proposal, and understanding tional leaders to be aware of their responsi- the school system's bureaucratic structures. bilities in the development and maintenance Prerequisite: Admission into an NCATE

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of collaborative learning environments. holder relationships, and technology. Pre- This course will present the most up-to-date requisites: ILA 6662. Restricted to candi- research related to collaborative learning dates who are admitted to a State of Alabama environments as well as how to establish approved Instructional Leadership & Admini- and promote them. Pre-requisite: Re- stration program. stricted to candidates who are admitted to a State of Alabama approved Instructional ILA 6664 Practicum II (2) Leadership & Administration program. The purpose of this course is to provide instructional leadership candidates with school- ILA 6643 Human Resource Administration (3) based experiences at the elementary, middle, This course is designed to deal with the secondary grade levels as well as the central selection, staffing, and development of all office level supervised by full-time university school personnel. Salary schedules, person- faculty members and approved local mentors. nel policies, and fringe benefits will be stud- The intern will gain school-based experiences ied. Prerequisite: Restricted to candidates in leading, teaching, and learning. Prerequi- who are admitted to a State of Alabama sites: ILA 6663. Restricted to candidates approved Instructional Leadership & Ad- who are admitted to a State of Alabama ap- ministration program. proved Instructional Leadership & Admini- stration program. ILA 6658 Working with Diverse Populations (3) According to recent demographic predic- ILA 6684 Curriculum and Instructional Strategies tions, the American classroom will continue (3) to increase in diversity. According to some Which instructional practices support the estimates, within the next 20 years ethnic highest gains in student achievement? If one minorities will become the majority. To reads the publicity enclosed with new pro- succeed in this changing world, instructional grams, they all do! How is the busy instruc- leaders must be prepared to lead a diverse tional leader to know how to separate the learning environment. This course will genuine instructional practice from the fad? provide instructional leadership candidates This course examines the current research with the skills, abilities, dispositions, and that supports student learning and engage- strategies to foster learning environments ment. In order for instructional leaders to where all children including those with spe- promote effective learning environments, cial needs, can experience success. Pre- they must be able to understand, identify, and requisite: Restricted to candidates who are apply effective learning theories and method- admitted to a State of Alabama approved ologies. Prerequisite: Restricted to candi- Instructional Leadership & Administration dates who are admitted to a State of Alabama program. approved Instructional Leadership & Admini- stration program. ILA 6662 Orientation in Instructional Leadership & Administration (2) ILA 6691 Research Methods (3) This course is designed to orient the instruc- This course is a study and evaluation of a tional leadership candidate to the expecta- variety of research methods; including but not tions and requirements of the instructional limited to quantitative, qualitative, and action leadership administration program. Course research, and reporting formats used in edu- content includes assessments of learning cation and the social sciences. Prerequisite: approaches as well as leadership aptitudes Restricted to candidates who are admitted to and skills. The residency and mentoring a State of Alabama approved Instructional components of the programs, as well as Leadership & Administration program. other program requirements are covered. Pre-requisite: Restricted to candidates who ILA 6692 Using Data to Make Decisions (3) are admitted to a State of Alabama ap- This course focuses on basic statistical proc- proved Instructional Leadership & Admini- esses and measures used in education. It stration program. provides an opportunity for the student to analyze a variety of standardized prognostic, ILA 6663 Practicum I (2) diagnostic, and achievement tests. Candi- The purpose of this course is to provide in- dates will also learn to collect data from structional leadership candidates with school- teacher and student observations to obtain based experiences at the elementary, middle, knowledge concerning teacher evaluation. secondary grade levels as well as the central Prerequisites: ILA 6691. Restricted to can- office level supervised by full-time university didates who are admitted to a State of Ala- faculty members and approved local mentors. bama approved Instructional Leadership & The intern will gain school-based experiences Administration program. in planning, for continuous improvement, teaching and learning, human resource development, diversity, community and stake-

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Relations including research design, vari- INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS ables and hypotheses, citations and reference, qualitative analysis and quantitative IR 5502 International Political Geography (3) techniques. A substantial research paper is An analysis of the reciprocal effects of ge- required in the course. Note: MSIR candi- ography and political organization on the dates must achieve a grade of “B” or bet- behavior of states including boundaries and ter in IR 6601 to complete degree pro- frontiers, national resources, spatial strategy gram requirements. and maritime power. IR 6602 Geostrategic Studies (3) IR 5524 Contemporary American Foreign Policy This course examines the political, military, (3) economic and cultural effects of geography This course examines the foreign policies in historical and contemporary terms. Spe- processes of the United States: historical cific emphasis is placed on the role of geog- traditions, political institutions, economic raphy in the formulation of military-political and military capabilities, the Congress, the policy in land power, sea power, airpower, Presidency, interest groups, the media, and and outer space. Comprehensive geopolitical public opinion. theories will be employed as analytical tools in the course. IR 5533 Comparative Government (3) A comparative analysis of state governments IR 6610 International Organizations (3) in the world with an emphasis on political This course examines the evolution and cultures, governmental institutions and po- functions of international organizations; litical processes that lead to differences and political structures and international systems international tensions. for the collective use of power and coopera- tive action among states; and the impact of IR 5551 Survey of International Relations (3) international Non-Governmental Organiza- An introduction of the discipline of Interna- tions (NGO) and other types of transnational tional Relations for graduate students; states, relations and organizations on global affairs. power, national interests, the security di- lemma, instruments of foreign policy, chal- IR 6612 Comparative Public Policy (3) lenges to sovereignty, international organi- This course examines the process of policy zations, and globalization. making in a cross-comparative framework that illustrates how different nation states, IR 5552 International Law (3) both in the developed and the developing An examination of the sources and develop- worlds, formulate and implement public ment of international law from historical, policy. political, legal, and philosophical stand- points, with emphasis on substantive areas IR 6620 International Political Economy (3) of law. An examination of the interrelationships between international politics and econom- IR 5570 Politics of Southeast Asia (3) ics: states and markets, theories of IPE, This course involves the study of politics in trade, foreign investment, international the Philippines, Indonesia, Vietnam, Laos, monetary affairs, foreign aid, state develop- Kampuchea, Malaysia, Singapore, Brunei, ment strategies, and globalization. Myanmar, and Thailand. It investigates the historical and cultural factors contributing to IR 6625 Specialized Study in International their political relationships within the region 6626 Relations (3) and internationally. 6627 A study of a problem or problems using research techniques. Selection of the prob- IR 6600 Selected Topics in International Relations lem must be approved by the student’s ad- (3) viser, the instructor under whom the study is An examination of a specifically defined to be made, and the department chair. The topic of special and/or current interest and study should contribute to the student’s importance, which is not covered in regular program. Preparation of a scholarly paper is course offerings in the International Rela- required and may involve an oral defense. tions program. A selected topic in Interna- A specialized study may be substituted for a tional Relations course can only be used as required course only once in a student’s an elective in the program. See semester program. It may, however, be substituted for hour limits listed under Course Restrictions one or two electives. Prerequisite: IR 6601. in General Regulations section. See semester hour limits listed under Course Restrictions in General Regulations section. IR 6601 Research Methods in International Rela- tions (3) IR 6629 Seminar in International Relations (3) An investigation of the research methodolo- 6630 An analysis of specified topics at the inter- gies employed in the study of International national level. (For example: “Armaments,

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Disarmament, and Proliferation,” “Nationalism and World Order,” IR 6644 Middle East in World Affairs (3) “Peacekeeping,” or “Organized Use of An examination of Middle East politics, Force”) All selected topics courses must be legal systems, economics, culture, military approved by the department chair. The power, geography, and their impact on re- course can be used to substitute for a regional relations and linkages to the world quired course only once in a student’s de- system. gree program. The substitution must also be approved by the department chair. IR 6645 Asia in World Affairs (3) An examination of Asian politics, legal sys- IR 6631 Intercultural Relations (3) tems, economics, culture, military power, An analysis of the influence of culture on geography, and their impact on regional interstate relations including theories, con- relations and linkages to the world system. cepts, and applications. IR 6647 Western Europe in World Affairs (3) IR 6633 Developed and Developing Nations (3) An examination of Western European poli- An analysis of the systemic linkages be- tics, legal systems, economics, culture, mili- tween advanced, emerging and weak states; tary power, geography, and their impact on focus will be on the political, economic, and regional relations and linkages to the world cultural issues relevant to the international system. relations of those states within both a regional and global context. IR 6648 Sub-Saharan Africa in World Affairs (3) An examination of Sub-Saharan politics, IR 6634 Tradition, Revolution, and Change (3) legal systems, economics, culture, military This course represents an interdisciplinary, power, geography, and their impact on re- cross cultural approach to the study of com- gional relations and linkages to the world parative cultural change and its impact on system. the international system. It examines the origins, processes, and outcomes of socio- IR 6652 Theory and Ideology in International political change within various nations and Relations (3) states. An examination of historical and contemporary theories in international relations; the IR 6635 National Security Policy (3) role of political, economic, ethnic, religious An examination of the structures, motiva- and other belief systems or philosophical tions, and major objectives of national secu- approaches within the global system. rity policymaking from a comparative perspective with particular emphasis on the IR 6653 Political Psychology (3) politics of national defense in the United An examination of the impact of individual States. and collective human behavior on the political process. An introduction to the methods IR 6640 Government and Politics of Developing of inquiry into a society’s belief system, Nations (3) social cognition, socialization, and political An analysis of the modernization of devel- behavior. Special attention is placed on the oping states from a political, economic, behavioral sources of political violence, the social, and cultural perspective. Major relationship between culture and political strategies pursued by developing states for behavior, and collective alienation. their growth and development will be discussed, including those shared by develop- IR 6654 Media, Technology, and International ing states which have a significant effect on Politics (3) the political and economic interaction be- This course focuses on the role of media in tween the developing and developed worlds. international politics with particular emphasis on the impact of technological change. IR 6641 Latin America in World Affairs (3) This includes the reportage and representa- An examination of Latin American politics, tion of world events through the broadcast, legal systems, economics, culture, military print, and entertainment media. The course power, geography, and their impact on Latin explores issues related to cultural change American regional relations and linkages to through media communication, elite em- the world system. powerment and ownership of media assets, the changing nature of foreign and domestic IR 6642 Russia and Eastern Europe in World influences in politics and the role of media Affairs (3) technology in affecting approaches to public An examination of Russia and Eastern policy issues. Europe’s politics, legal systems, economics, culture, military power, geography, and their IR 6655 International Conflict Management (3) impact on regional relations and linkages to This course analyzes responses to interna- the world system. tional conflict and approaches to establish-

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ing peace and peacekeeping at the local, course will involve the student in the politi- national, and global levels to include theo- cal, cultural, and social aspects of the state retical constructs about conflict management and its relations with other states. techniques (mediation, negotiation, escalation, de-escalation, termination, and out- IR 6675 Central America in World Affairs (3) comes). An examination of the Central American region and its relations with the global com- IR 6656 International Power and Influence (3) munity. The course will involve the student A theoretical and empirical examination of in the political, cultural, and social aspects how nations use political, military, and eco- of regional states and their relations with nomic resources to influence the behavior of other states. other nations. The course will consider the effectiveness of political communications, IR 6676 Japan in World Affairs (3) public relations, foreign aid, economic sanc- An examination of Japan and its relations tions, threats of force, and limited uses of with the global community. The course will force. Special emphasis will be placed on involve the student in the political, cultural, the effects of foreign influences on domestic and social aspects of the state and its rela- politics. tions with other states.

IR 6660 Military Strategy and International Rela- IR 6677 China in World Affairs (3) tions (3) An examination of China and its relations An assessment of military leaders and armed with the global community. The course will forces in the development of national secu- involve the student in the political, cultural, rity and foreign policies; classical methods and social aspects of the state and its rela- of maintaining peace; civil-military relations tions with other states. in the developed and the less developed states; the impact of rapid technological IR 6681 Tribalism and Colonialism in Africa (3) change and weaponry in international poli- An examination of the impact of African tics; the role of the military in the shaping of tribalism and colonialism in detail. It will war and peace since 1947. involve the student in the political, cultural, and social aspects of these two phenomena. IR 6665 Readings in International Relations (3) The content of the course will include an A guided program of readings and study in investigation of the politics that govern tri- international relations which are related to balism and colonialism, the sociological the needs of the student. Enrollment must be influences it has induced, and how the two approved by the department chair. See se- concepts impact upon the people of Africa mester hour limits listed under Course Re- today. strictions in General Regulations section. IR 6685 Terrorism and Political Violence (3) IR 6668 Thesis (3) An examination of the origins and signifi- 6669 Directed research in selected areas of inter- cance of contemporary political violence national relations, based on a student’s pro- with an emphasis on the phenomenon of posal, related to the student’s needs, and terrorism. The course employs an interdisci- with the advice and approval of a faculty plinary, case-study approach. thesis adviser, and culminating in a research paper of appropriate depth and scholarship. IR 6686 Drug Politics in the Americas (3) The final, bound product must be approved This course investigates the issues surround- by a faculty committee composed of the ing the trafficking of illicit narcotics in the thesis adviser and a faculty reader. The first western hemisphere, with special attention course will cover the paper design and sup- to the Andean region and those states which porting research, while the second course act as conduits to the vast market in the will be undertaken to support the actual United States. The course examines both writing of the thesis. Prerequisites: IR 6601 the political and security problems arising and the satisfactory completion of 24 semes- from the drug trade, as well as the basic ter hours in the MSIR program. Grading debate concerning the formulation and im- system is Pass / Fail. plementation of U.S. drug policy.

IR 6670 United Kingdom in World Affairs (3) IR 6687 Free Trade and Economic Integration in An examination of the United Kingdom and the Western Hemisphere (3) its relations with the global community. A critical analysis of the origins, develop- The course will involve the student in the ment, consolidation and limitations of free political, cultural, and social aspects of the trade and economic integration in the West- state and its relations with other states. ern Hemisphere. Special attention will be given to the complex political, economic IR 6672 Germany in World Affairs (3) and social forces that support, hinder and An examination of Germany and its rela- otherwise shape such international economic tions with the global community. The agreements. 258 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

computer system project management, eco- IR 6688 Islamic Fundamentalism (3) nomic and legal considerations of manage- An advanced seminar dealing with the theol- ment information systems, and system imple- ogy and practice of Islam and its impact on mentation/evaluation. Prerequisite: All busi- international, legal, political, security, and ness foundation courses or equivalent. social issues.

KINESIOLOGY AND HEALTH PROMOTIONS INFORMATION SYSTEMS KHP 6601 Philosophy and Principles of Health and IS 6625 Specialized Study in the Area of Physical Education (3) 6626 Information Systems (1-3) This course will introduce the sociological- 6627 Study of problem or problems using re- psychological, educational-motor learning, search techniques. Selection of the problem mechanical-kinesiological, and physiologi- must be approved by the student’s adviser, cal aspects of health and physical education. the instructor under whom the study is to be made, and the appropriate dean. The study must contribute to the student’s program. KHP 6602 Motor Skills and Human Performance (3) Preparation of a scholarly paper is required In an interdisciplinary approach, students and may involve an oral defense. Total will be exposed to a systematic analysis of credit for any combination of enrollments in motor skills and human performance. Stu- these courses may not exceed six semester dents will learn how to observe, evaluate hours. A specialized study may be substi- and diagnose, and apply interventions to tuted for a required course only once in a improve motor skill performance. student’s program. Prerequisite: All business foundation courses or equivalent. KHP 6604 Measurement and Evaluation in Health and Physical Education (3) IS 6672 Information Systems and Business The course discusses the proper selection Strategy (3) and application of tests and measurements in Considers the role of operations and informa- health and physical education. Practical and tion systems in defining competitive business economical tests in the various performance strategies. Structural decisions (product design, areas which can be used by the health and marketing, and finance) as well as issues that physical education teacher in the school cross corporate boundaries (strategies for distri- situation will be examined. bution, supply management and global operations) are addressed. Examines emerging KHP 6610 Physical Education, Sport and the Law issues such as global manufacturing, e- (3) commerce, sourcing strategies, manufacturing The course is designed to provide students automation and environmental issues. Prerequi- an awareness and understanding of basic site: All business foundation courses or equiva- legal responsibilities of educators and lent. coaches.

IS 6674 Information Systems Management (3) KHP 6615 Sport Administration (3) The study of the basic concepts, theories and Theoretical and practical applications for organization of administration including managing computerized information systems; financial management as applied to sport, planning and control functions of the firm; physical education, recreation, and intramu- emphasis on case studies of design projects; rals. the application of human and organizational issues of Management Information Systems (MIS); current academic research into the KHP 6616 Sport Finance (3) analysis, design, and implementation of com- This course is designed to provide students puter information systems. Prerequisite: All with information concerning advanced the- business foundation courses or equivalent. ory in finance, accounting, and managerial control of budgets. IS 6676 E-Commerce for Global Business (3) KHP 6617 Readings in Health and Physical Educa- Introduces state-of-the-art concepts and appli- tion (3) cations which are emerging in the field of An independent exploration of the literature electronic commerce. Prerequisite: All busi- and current research in the fields of Health ness foundation courses or equivalent. Education and Physical Education. A grade

of “B” or better is required. IS 6679 Management Information Systems (3)

Conceptual and practical foundations of in- KHP 6620 Physical Fitness: A Critical Analysis (3) formation systems to include support of man- The course involves an examination of the agement and decision-making functions,

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effects of physical activity on various fitness ined. and health parameters by reviewing current research studies. Students will be introduced KHP 6632 Critical Issues in Sport and Fitness Man- to methods of evaluating one’s fitness level agement and Health and Physical Educa- and the proper prescription guidelines. tion (3) Recognition, discussion, and systematic KHP 6621 Supervision of Instruction in Health and analysis of controversial issues and prob- Physical Education (3) lems encountered in the conduct of profes- Consideration is given to the broader view- sional activities in health and physical edu- point of supervision as it relates to the im- cation. provement of health and physical education through in-service training of personnel, KHP 6640 Sport Marketing: Physical Education, association with the teaching and adminis- Athletics, Recreation and Intramurals (3) trative-supervisory staff, and general school The purpose of this course is to teach educa- and community relationships. Techniques of tors how to create a marketing plan. The supervision and their application in improv- emphasis is on following a ten-step proce- ing the teacher-pupil learning situations will dure designed primarily for the non-profit be examined. sector and learning the theoretical base required to complete the process accurately KHP 6623 The Biomechanics of Sport Techniques and proficiently. (3) The course explores the basic biomechanical KHP 6650 Nutrition and Physical Performance (3) concepts and their application in the analysis The course will examine the special dietary of sport technique. requirements of athletes, the importance of pre- and post-event nutrition, potential nutri- KHP 6625 Specialized Study in KHP (1-3) tional problems encountered by athletes and 6626 A study of the problem or problems using possible ergogenic foods and drugs. 6627 research technique. Selection of problem must be approved by student’s adviser, in- KHP 6662 Diagnostic and Prescriptive Physical Edu- structor under whom the study is to be cation for Exceptional Children (3) made, and the appropriate Director of The course is designed to present assess- Graduate Studies. The study should contrib- ment procedures, exercise prescription tech- ute to the student’s program. Preparation of niques, physical education program develop- a scholarly paper is required and may in- ment, and IEP programming for the child volve an oral defense. Total credit for any with special needs. combination of enrollments in these courses may not exceed six semester hours. A spe- KHP 6670 Exercise and Disease Prevention (3) cialized study may be substituted for a re- This course examines the scientific evidence quired course only once in a student’s pro- in support of the beneficial effect of regular gram. See semester hour limits listed under physical activity on reduced mortality from Course Restrictions in General Regulations all causes: from diseases such as cardiovas- section. cular diseases, non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus and colon cancer, and from KHP 6630 Programs in Health and Physical Educa- conditions such as obesity and high blood tion (3) pressure. The course is designed for prospective classroom teachers and health and physical edu- KHP 6671 Exercise through the Lifespan (3) cators who assume the responsibility of This course will survey the effects of exer- providing meaningful learning experiences cise and training programs on the growth for children in the area of health and physi- and development of children and adoles- cal education. cents. It will also explore the effects of exercise on the physiological and psychological KHP 6631 Programs in Health and Physical Educa- aspects of aging. tion (3) The course reviews appropriate curriculum KHP 6672 Sport Psychology (3) for children of various age levels. Particular The course is designed for the student with a attention is devoted to a study of the capaci- vocational interest in athletic coaching ties, attitudes, and needs of pupils as they within the educational environment. Psycho- are related to health and physical education. logical theories will be applied to the teach- The principles, problems and procedures in ing of sports skills and the development of the development of a health and physical individuals into efficient team units. education curriculum are thoroughly exam-

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MB 5504 Marine Botany (4) KHP 6673 Ethics in Sport (3) A general survey of algae and vascular The course is examines ethical matters and plants associated with the marine and estua- issues relating to sport and physical activity. rine environment. Prerequisites: BIO 1101, L101, 2229, L229, CHM 1143, L143 KHP 6674 Entrepreneurship in Sport (3) The course provides the student with an awareness and understanding of basic con- MB 5506 Marsh Ecology (4) cepts and problems in starting a business. A study of the floral and faunal elements of various marine marsh communities. Prereq- KHP 6691 Research Methods in Health and Physical uisites: BIO 1101, L101, 2229, L229, CHM Education (3) 1143, L143 This course examines the variety of research MB 5521 Marine Technical Methods (2) methods and reporting methods used in An introduction to the hardware of marine health & physical education research. A science, sampling procedures, processing, grade of “B” or better is required. Prereq- station location, and field equipment mainte- uisite: KHP 6617 with a “B” or better. nance/operation.

MB 5523 Marine Ecology (4) LAW Lecture and laboratory studies of bioener- getics, community structure, population dynamics, predation, competition, and speci- LAW 6600 Business Law for Accountants (3) ation in marine ecosystems. Prerequisites: This course focuses on the legal implications of BIO 2229, L229, CHM 1143, L143 business transactions, particularly as they relate to accounting and auditing. It includes, but is MB 5526 Coastal Zone Management (2) not limited to, such topics as contracts, com- An examination of specific laws and regula- mercial paper, secured transactions, business tions which govern the coastal zone and how organizations, and real and personal property. coastal processes affect management issues. This course is designed to give a review of Prerequisites: BIO 1101, L101, 2229, CHM basic legal principles and to enable a student to 1143, L143 recognize and understand their legal significance in business transactions. Prerequisite: LAW 2221 or equivalent and all business foun- MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION dation courses or equivalent.

MBA 6611 Business Strategy (3) This course is the capstone course in the MARINE BIOLOGY (MB) MBA program. It integrates the skills and Offered at Dauphin Island Sea Lab (DISL) only knowledge developed in earlier courses and emphasizes case analysis. Formulation and Courses are offered during the summer semester only. Since implementation of strategies are stressed. course offerings change, check the current DISL summer bulle- The course includes an end-of-course com- tin for specific course offerings and descriptions and contact the prehensive examination. A grade of “B” or Marine Biology Adviser at Troy or Dothan. better is required to complete this course The courses listed below are taught at Dauphin Island Sea successfully. The course may not be trans- Lab in the summer only. The faculty members are recruited ferred into the MBA program. Students are from many colleges and universities within and outside Ala- required to complete the graduate Educa- bama. The courses are identified by an MB prefix. tional Testing Service Major Field Test and a Capstone Examination in this course. MB 5502 Marine Invertebrate Zoology (4) Prerequisites: Completion of a minimum of A study of the natural history, systematics, 24 semester hours in the MBA program, and morphology of marine invertebrates with a "B" average or better, including the from a variety of habitats in the Gulf of following courses: ACT 6691, ECO 6655, Mexico. Participation in extended field trips FIN 6631, MKT 6661 and QM 6640; or is part of the course. Prerequisites: BIO approval of the department chair. Students 1101, L101, 2229, L229, CHM 1143, L143 should be in the last term of their program when completing this course.

MB 5503 Marine Vertebrate Zoology (4) A study of the biology of marine vertebrates emphasizing systematics, behavior, physiology, and ecology of local forms. Prerequi- sites: BIO 1101, L101, 2229, L229, CHM 1143, CHM L143

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MANAGEMENT their organizations to the larger social environment. Addresses ethics, codes of ethics,

social responsibility of organizations in do- MGT 6625 Specialized Study in Management (1-6) mestic and global environments. Prerequi- 6626 Study of a problem or problems using site: All business foundation courses or 6627 research techniques. Selection of the problem equivalent. must be approved by the student’s adviser,

the instructor under whom the study is to be made, and the appropriate dean. The study MGT 6675 Theory of Organizations (3) should contribute to the student’s program. The study of general business management Preparation of a scholarly paper is required from a structural standpoint: planning, orga- and may involve an oral defense. Total credit nizing, staffing, directing, and controlling. for any combination of enrollments in these Prerequisite: All business foundation courses courses may not exceed six semester hours. or equivalent. No more than three semester hours credit of this course may be transferred in from an- MGT 6677 Systems Management (3) other institution. See semester hour limits The study, design, implementation and opera- listed under Course Restrictions in General tion of a system within the organization. Regulations section. Prerequisite: All busi- Prerequisite: All business foundation courses ness foundation courses or equivalent. or equivalent.

MGT 6645 Quantitative Methods in Management (3) MGT 6681 Organization Development and Change (3) An introduction to statistics as applied to A study of management concepts and prac- business problems. The course is designed to tices useful in improving organizational per- develop students’ ability to apply inferential formance. Theories and concepts applicable statistical methods to decision making in to making organizations more hospitable to business. Prerequisite: All business founda- people and more productive in accomplishing tion courses or equivalent. their goals and objectives are identified and discussed. Special attention is paid to strate- MGT 6670 Seminar in International Management (3) gic interventions and change in both private A survey of theories and issues related to and public sector organizations and in the managing the internationalization of business global arena. Prerequisite: MGT 6671 firms and multinational management. Pre- requisite: All business foundation courses or MGT 6682 Leadership and Motivation (3) equivalent. The course examines the foundational concepts of leadership, reviews traditional theo- MGT 6671 Organizational Behavior (3) ries of leadership, and investigates critical The study of theories and concepts of individ- issues in leadership and motivation as they ual and group behavior within organizations. apply in the contemporary workplace. Appli- The course examines important behavioral cations develop critical thinking skills about processes, including learning, perception, the concepts. Prerequisite: All business foun- attitudinal structuring, values, motivation, dation courses or equivalent. communication, conflict, and social reinforcement. Emphasis is placed on the rela- MGT 6685 Management Strategy (3) tionship of these processes to individual and Study of the integrative functions of senior group performance and their implications for management in long-range strategic planning managerial decision-making. Prerequisite: and decision making to support implementa- All business foundation courses or equiva- tion. This is a capstone course which utilizes lent. all the skills and knowledge developed earlier in the program. It focuses on policy problems MGT 6673 Operations Management (3) and planning beyond the boundaries of the An analysis of the conditions under which firm. It emphasizes advanced case analysis production and management of goods and and computer simulation. The course may not services take place in business organizations be transferred into the MSM program. Stu- with attention to the delineation of rles played dents are required to complete the graduate by management and labor in carrying out Educational Testing Service Major Field Test both production and service delivery, and and a Capstone Examination in this course. application of selected quantitative tech- A grade of “B” or better is required. Prereq- niques to support those processes. Prerequi- uisite: Must have completed 18 semester site: Prerequisite: All business foundation hours to include BUS 6610 (with a grade of courses or equivalent. “B” or higher), and MGT 6600, MGT6627, MGT 6671, and FIN 6631 (all with a grade of MGT 6674 Ethics in Business (3) “C” or higher) and one other 3 SH course in Examination of ethical problems and conflicts either the concentration or an elective with a encountered by managers attempting to fit grade of “C” or higher.

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MTH 5525 Real Analysis II (3) MGT 6689 Management Internship (3) A study of sequences and series of func- Independent study of a practical problem or tions, series, and a continuation of the inte- project, pertinent to a management concentra- gral to include the Fundamental Theorem of tion, taken in a field setting. A formal written Calculus. Prerequisite: MTH 4424 or MTH paper or report on the problem or project will 5524. be submitted according to the guidelines set forth by the instructor. A verbal presentation MTH 5526 Complex Analysis (3) and/or oral examination covering problem or A study of complex numbers, elementary project research and findings/results is re- functions and their mappings, complex lim- quired. No more than one internship may be its and power series, analytic functions, used as the MSM "select one" elective. The integrals, contour integral, and Cauchy inte- course may not be substituted for a required gral formula. course. Prerequisite: All business foundation courses or equivalent. MTH 5536 Number Theory (3) This course covers divisibility, congruences, MARKETING prime numbers, Fermat’s theorem, Dio- phantine equations, number theoretic func-

tions, quadratic reciprocity. MKT 6661 Strategic Marketing Management (3)

Application of marketing concepts, principles MTH 5541 Abstract Algebra I (3) and procedures for planning, development, A study of properties of the integers, modu- implementation and control of marketing lar arithmetic. Elementary theory of groups, programs in profit and non-profit organiza- finite groups, subgroups, cyclic groups, tions. Emphasis is on the matching of organi- permutation groups. Group isomorphisms zation resource and strength with global mar- and homomorphisms. keting opportunities, and strategies to overcome environmental threats. Prerequisite: MTH 5542 Abstract Algebra II (3) All business foundation courses or equiva- This course covers the elementary theory of lent. rings, polynomial rings, divisibility, unique factorization domains. Integral domains, MATHEMATICS ideals, factor rings, divisibility in integral Note: Multivariable calculus and a course in proof techniques or domains. Elementary theory of fields. Ex- its equivalent or permission of the mathematics adviser are re- tension fields. Prerequisite: MTH 4441 or quired prerequisites for all graduate mathematics courses. MTH 5541.

MTH 5512 Discrete Mathematics (3) MTH 5551 Mathematical Statistics I (3) This course covers sets, relations, functions, A study of probability theory, sample counting, algorithms, Boolean algebra, and spaces, random variables, mutual exclusion, graphs. independence, conditional probability, per- mutations and combinations, common dis- MTH 5520 Introduction to Graph Theory (3) crete and continuous distributions, expected The elements of the theory and algorithms value, mean, variance, multivariate distribu- of graphs and hypergraphs with motivating tions, covariance, Central Limit Theorem. examples from computer science, networking, scheduling, biology etc.: algorithms, MTH 5552 Mathematical Statistics II (3) complexity, data structures, shortest paths, A study of the fundamentals of the theory of spanning trees, depth-first search, planar statistics, the Central Limit Theorem, point graphs, colorings of graphs and hyper- estimation, sufficiency, consistency, hy- graphs. Prerequisites: Linear Algebra, pothesis testing, sampling distributions, computer programming course, or permis- confidence intervals, linear regression mod- sion of instructor. els, interpretation of experimental results, Bayesian Estimation. Prerequisite: MTH MTH 5522 Numerical Analysis (3) 4451 or MTH 5551. This course covers topics including finite differences, interpolation, numerical integra- MTH 5560 Topology (3) tion and differentiation, solutions of equa- An introduction to metric and topological tions of one variable, linear systems, and spaces and associated topics, separation numerical solutions of ordinary differential axioms, compactness, and connectedness. equations. MTH 6600 Modern Topics in Mathematics (3) MTH 5524 Real Analysis I (3) An investigation of current topics in mathe- A study of the real number system, com- matics that are generally not covered in pleteness, limits, continuity, sequences, regularly offered graduate courses in the differentiation, and the Riemann integral. mathematics graduate curriculum. Prerequi- / sites will be determined by the topic under investigation. COURSE DESCRIPTION 263

exceed six semester hours. See semester MTH 6601 Metric Education for Elementary Teach- hour limits listed under Course Restrictions ers (3) in General Regulations section. A study of the materials and methods program of instruction with workshops in se- MTH 6632 Non-Euclidean Geometry (3) lected school systems. Prerequisite: Ad- A study of non-Euclidean geometries with mission by permission of instructor. emphasis given to their logical development.

MTH 6610 History of Mathematics (3) MTH 6633 Advanced Linear Algebra (3) The course is designed to acquaint the sec- A study of linear and orthogonal transforma- ondary mathematics teacher with the histori- tions, orthogonal and unitary matrices, nu- cal development of mathematics with par- merical linear algebra, and applications. ticular attention given to the techniques of Spectral theory and duality. Prerequisite: the period studied. MTH 3331 or permission of instructor

MTH 6612 Advanced Discrete Mathematics (3) MTH 6640 Advanced Concepts of Analysis (3) This course covers trees, network models A study from the classical theory of point and Petri nets, Boolean algebra and combi- sets in Euclidean space and the theory of natorial circuits, automata, grammars, and functions of one or more real variables to languages. Prerequisite: MTH 4412, MTH topology, continuous functions, and Lebes- 5512 or permission of instructor. gue integral and the Henstock integral. Pre- requisites: MTH 4425 or MTH 5525 MTH 6615 Advanced Topology (3) Generalization of such topics as functions, MTH 6650 Trends in Technology and Problem Solv- continuous functions, open, closed, compact ing in Secondary Mathematics Instruc- and connected sets, arbitrary topological tion (3) spaces. Prerequisites: MTH 4424 or 5524, A comprehensive study of contemporary MTH 4426 or 5526 or permission of instruc- teaching strategies that incorporate current tor technologies and effective problem solving approaches for use by the mathematics edu- MTH 6616 Mathematical Models (3) cator in the modern secondary school An introduction to the modeling process. mathematics program. Emphasis will be Students will practice creative and empirical placed upon the effective use of calculators, model constructions, analyze models and do writing, and computer software in the independent model research. Application mathematics curriculum. using paired data will be included. MTH 6691 Research in Education (3) MTH 6620 Advanced Concepts of Algebra (3) A study of a variety of research and evalua- This course covers topics including rings tions methods in the teaching of mathemat- and fields, polynomial rings and factoriza- ics. tion, and Galois theory. Prerequisite: MTH 4442 or 5542 or permission of instructor

MTH 6621 Foundations of Mathematics (3) MUSIC INDUSTRY A study of the axiomatic nature of mathematics, theory of sets, cardinal and ordinal numbers, continuum hypothesis and axiom MUI 6610 Marketing of Recorded Music (3) of choice. Examination of the process of studio production, manufacturing, promotion and distri- MTH 6624 Applied Combinatorics (3) bution of contemporary recordings. R e - A study of generating functions, Inclusion- cord release programs for independent and Exclusion, Burnside’s Theorem and Polya’s major label-controlled products are analyzed. Enumeration Formula. In addition, students will serve in the administration and marketing/ merchandising of a MTH 6625 Specialized Study in Area of Mathematics record label. An Individual creative market- 6626 (3) ing project will be assigned and submitted for 6627 A study of a problem or problems using successful completion of the course. In addi- research techniques. Selection of problem tion, the project will be added to the student’s must be approved by student’s adviser, in- Professional Performance Skills Portfolio as structor under whom the study is to be part of a comprehensive assessment prior to made, and the appropriate director of the graduation. Graduate School or Dean of Arts and Sci- ences. Note: Total credit for any combination of enrollments in these courses may not

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MUI 6612 Composition and Arranging for the Music remote and studio recording techniques. The Industry (3) related areas of sound reinforcement and post Students will explore the art, craft and busi- -production will be covered at length. Stu- ness of composition and arranging for the dents will apply advanced microphone tech- music industry through a variety of experi- niques, utilize digital editing and plug-ins, ences. A final project including the composi- and prepare a recording project portfolio. tion, arranging and production of a musical Creative projects will be assigned and sub- work is included. A final creative composi- mitted for successful completion of the tion/arranging project will be assigned and course. In addition, the project will be added submitted for successful completion of the to the student’s Professional Performance course. In addition, the project will be added Skills Portfolio as part of a comprehensive to the student’s Professional Performance assessment prior to graduation. Skills Portfolio as part of a comprehensive assessment prior to graduation. MUI 6622 Concert Production and Promotion The examination and application of current MUI 6614 Music Publishing (3) practices in musical artist career/business An in-depth examination and application of management including live concert produc- current production, marketing, merchandising tion. Legal aspects of the music industry and distribution of music products with an including contractual agreements will be emphasis in publishing. In addition, the stu- examined. A concert production will be dent will develop a new music-publishing completed during the term including market- product incorporating multiple media tech- ing, ticketing, venue management and artist nologies including print, audio, video and coordination. A written report of all concert web-based marketing tools. The final crea- production activities will be submitted for tive project will be submitted for successful successful completion of the course. In completion of the course. In addition, the addition, the report will be added to the project will be added to the student’s Profes- student’s portfolio as part of a comprehen- sional Performance Skills Portfolio as part sive skills assessment prior to graduation. of a comprehensive assessment prior to graduation. MUSIC MUI 6616 Advanced Songwriting (3) NOTE: Graduate students may not enroll in a 5500-numbered Students will explore the art, craft and busi- course if it duplicates the same course listed on an undergraduate ness of songwriting through a variety of ex- transcript. ploratory and creative experiences. In addition, the student will produce a demonstration MUS 5500 Selected Topics (1-3 credit hours per recording using various music technologies 5501 course) suitable for the song marketing in the music 5502 A detailed investigation of a specialized topic industry. A final project including the com- of interest and importance. The area of investi- position, arranging and production of a musi- gation should be a topic not covered in regu- cal work is included. The final creative pro- larly offered courses in the School of Music or ject will be added to the student’s Profes- an advanced section for intensive study. See sional Performance Skills Portfolio as part semester hour limits listed under Course Re- of a comprehensive assessment prior to strictions in General Regulations section. graduation. MUS Private Instruction in Performance (1) MUI 6618 Advanced Music Technologies (3) Individual studies in performance are a vital This course of study will include a concep- part of any music curriculum. The graduate tual and skill-based overview of advanced student in music education or conducting music technologies. Students ill experience should, upon consultation with his/her adviser, various applications through production elect to study in the areas most consistent with projects including sequencing, audio editing, his/her personal needs and career goals. For and music notation, among others. Students the secondary school teacher, this may involve will complete a series of projects incorporat- deeper exploration of instruments he/she does ing these technologies using current music not play well. For the prospective junior col- industry practices and standards. Creative lege or college teacher, it will involve further projects will be submitted for successful study of his/her principal performing area. completion of the course. In addition, each Graduate study in performance is through pri- project will be added to the student’s Pro- vate instruction only. fessional Performance Skills Portfolio as 5510 Violin part of a comprehensive assessment prior to 5511 Viola graduation. 5512 Cello 5513 String Bass MUI 6620 Studio Production Techniques (3) 5514 Piano This course is an in-depth examination of 5515 Organ audio recording. The curriculum will cover 5516 Voice

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5517 Clarinet MUS 6601 Choral Performance Seminar (1) 5518 Oboe A study of the rehearsal, evaluation and 5519 Flute performance of choral literature. Two se- 5520 Bassoon mesters required of all choral music majors. 5521 Saxophone 5522 Trumpet MUS 6605 Advanced Music Technologies (3) 5523 Horn An advanced study of the applications of 5524 Trombone microcomputers for the music educator in 5525 Euphonium the modern school music program. 5526 Tuba 5527 Percussion MUS 6606 The Repertoire of the Band (3) 5528 Guitar An intensive study of music for the band, including an historical overview and inten- MUS 5543 History of the Band in the United States (3) sive score study of representative works. The history of the band in this country from the early military bands through town, indus- MUS 6607 Literature and Techniques for the Begin- trial, church, professional, circus, fraternal, ning Band (3) school, and college bands. A selective survey of materials for beginning instrumental music programs. Tech- MUS 5553 Techniques and Literature of Brass Instru- niques will be presented for recruiting and ments (3) retaining students. Performance, listening, A study of the techniques of all the brass in- and analysis will be included. struments, the use of extant methods and literature for developing these techniques, and their MUS 6608 Literature and Techniques for Volunteer applicability in individual and group public School and Community Choruses (3) school teaching situations. A study of music and methods for working with school, church, and community choral MUS 5554 Literature and Techniques of Sacred Mu- groups. Emphasis on materials suitable for sic (3) performers with little previous training or A comprehensive survey of materials and experience. methods for use in sacred choral music programs. MUS 6609 Choral Literature (3) A comprehensive survey of music for the MUS 5562 Arranging for Band and Chorus (3) choral medium. This course covers arranging for football shows, concert work, special vocal and in- MUS 6610 Woodwind Instruments and Their Litera- strumental groups. Study of ranges, voicing, ture (3) and balance. Short-cuts and techniques in A study of teaching techniques and materi- reproducing parts. als for the bassoon, clarinet, flute, oboe, and saxophone. MUS 5571 Music for ECE and Elementary School (3) MUS 6611 Materials and Techniques for the Inter- A study of the materials and planning tech- mediate Band (3) niques for music in grades P-6. Singing, A comprehensive survey of the literature for listening, movement, instrument playing, the intermediate band program. Criteria for and creative activities will be explored. Mul- selecting and evaluating methods will be ticultural elements, observation, teaching developed and new approaches to instruc- experiences, and practical application of tion presented. ideas will be included. MUS 6612 Techniques for Modern School Band (3) MUS 5582 Choral Techniques (3) An intensive study of the administration, This course focuses on organizational and materials, organization, and teaching tech- rehearsal procedures, choral tone, diction, niques of school instrumental music pro- and choral literature. grams.

MUS 5584 Band Techniques (3) MUS 6613 Strategies for Performance Preparation A study of rehearsal techniques, band pag- (3) eantry, jazz band, instrument repair and The investigation and diagnosis of the five music literature for band. elements that constitute an outstanding musical performance: tone, intonation, rhythm, MUS 6600 Instrumental Seminar (1) technique, and interpretation. Emphasis will This course covers rehearsal, evaluation and be placed upon teaching and achieving the performance of band literature. Two semes- style, phrasing, balance, dynamics, nuance, ters required of all instrumental music ma- agogics, note leading, and interpretative jors. articulation.

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MUS Private Instruction in Performance (1) MUS 6632 Advanced Conducting II (3) Private instruction in performance. Students Selection, study, and conducting of specific in the conducting program will be required repertoire in preparation for an individual to take two hours of performance instruc- conducting recital (MUS 6633). Individual- tion. ized study and research of a coherent group 6614 Piano of compositions appropriate for a perform- 6615 Organ ance. Choral students will work individually 6616 Voice with the Director of Choral Activities, and 6617 Clarinet instrumental students will work individually 6618 Oboe with the Director of Bands in addition to 6619 Flute regular class lectures. 6620 Bassoon 6621 Saxophone MUS 6633 Conducting Recital (1) 6622 Trumpet Graduate students in conducting, upon com- 6623 Horn pleting MUS 6631 and 6632, with the ap- 6624 Trombone proval of their adviser and conducting men- 6645 Euphonium tor, will present and conduct a 30-minute 6646 Tuba recital with an appropriate vocal or instru- 6647 Percussion mental ensemble. The performance will be videotaped for post-recital evaluation and MUS 6625 Specialized Study in Area of Music (1- 3) final approval by the graduate conducting 6626 A study of a problem or problems using faculty. 6627 research techniques. Selection of problems must be approved by the student’s adviser, MUS 6635 Pedagogy of Music History, Theory and instructor under whom the study is to be Musicianship (3) made, and the appropriate Director of the A study relating musical historical and theo- Graduate School. Study should contribute to retical concepts to the secondary school student’s program. Preparation of a schol- performance and general music class. Con- arly paper is required and may involve an sideration of separate music theory and ap- oral defense. Total credit for any combina- preciation classes as secondary level sub- tion of enrollments in these courses may not jects. Study of the concept of comprehensive exceed six semester hours. A specialized musicianship as a point of departure for the study may be substituted for a required modern music education curriculum. course only once in a student’s program. See semester hour limits listed under Course MUS 6636 Conducting and Score Analysis Tech- Restrictions in General Regulations section. niques (3) A concentrated study of conducting patterns, MUS 6630 Collaboration for Inclusion (3) gestures, and techniques. Score study This course is designed to provide advanced through the coordinated application of music students with an in-depth study of current theory and history. Special emphasis will be literature and research on collaboration and placed on interpretation and the develop- consultation as a service delivery model to ment of aural analysis skills. meet the challenge of educating students with disabilities in the regular classroom. Specifi- MUS 6637 The Heritage of the March (3) cally, this course focuses on collaborative- A historical and analytical survey of related issues for teachers who work with marches for the concert band. Marches for students with disabilities. The course is groups of all ability levels will be presented premised on the federal mandate that re- and discussed. Performance, listening and quires educators to employ the interactive historical background will be included. framework established by PL 94-142 (now IDEA) to assure that all students are educated MUS 6650 Band Adjudication (3) in the least restrictive environment. Prerequi- An intensive study of concert, marching, site: MUS 4460, SPE 3340 or SPE 6640 jazz band, and solo-ensemble adjudication and the requirements leading to certification. MUS 6631 Advanced Conducting I (3) A study and conducting of a sequence of MUS 6653 Measurement and Evaluation of Musical music which provides opportunities for ap- Experiences (3) propriate skill development. Students will This course is designed to provide graduate be evaluated and assigned materials suitable students with tools and techniques to accu- for their area of specialization. Choral stu- rately evaluate and measure music students’ dents will work individually with the Direc- musical experiences, performances, and tor of Choral Activities, and instrumental understandings. Additionally, a survey of students will work individually with the recent research literature on assessment, Director of Bands in addition to regular musical and otherwise, will take place which class lectures. will enhance various evaluation applications. COURSE DESCRIPTION 267 MUS 6662 Advanced Instrumental Arranging (3) A study of advanced arranging and scoring NSG 5507 Issues in Women’s Health (2) concepts for instrumental ensembles. Study Focuses on issues and trends in women’s of contemporary harmony, voicing, scoring health including both consumer and provider methods, and their applications to various issues. Emphasizes the current status of ensemble groupings. women in the healthcare system. Su NSG 5510 Power, Politics, and Policy Formulation MUS 6670 Practical Band Instrument Repair (3) in Nursing (2) This course covers the maintenance, repair Analysis of the relationship of power, poli- and supervision of equipment used by mod- tics, and policy formulation to nursing and ern music educators. Exploration of industry healthcare. Su guidelines and evaluation of financial re- straints on music programs. System and NSG 5512 Advanced Health Assessment (3) rationale for evaluating equipment will be Designed to prepare an expert clinician in developed. health assessment of patients across the lifespan. Advanced content in history and MUS 6691 Research and Evaluation in Music Educa- interviewing processes, physical examination (3) tion, and documentation of assessment find- A study and evaluation of a variety of re- ings are included. The clinical diagnostic search methods, types of reporting, analysis process is emphasized. Co-requisite: NSG of standardized tests and construction of 5513 (FNP) or NSG 5515 (CNS). F, Sp teacher-made tests. Required of all graduate music majors. NSG 5513 Advanced Health Assessment Preceptor- ship (3/9) MUS 6695 Thesis (3) Preceptorship course designed for clinical Three hours may be applied toward fulfill- application of skills in advanced health as- ing degree requirements when approved by sessment, clinical diagnosis and manage- the student’s adviser and the Dean of Gradu- ment, and health promotion, maintenance/ ate Studies and Research. Grading system is disease prevention role of the primary care Pass / Fail. family nurse practitioner. Prerequisites: NSG 6671 and 6649 Co-requisite: NSG MUS 6696 Practicum (1-3 credit hours) 5512. Sp Supervised experiences related to instruction in music education. Application of skills, NSG 5515 CNS Advanced Health Assessment Prac- concepts and principles acquired in previous ticum (1/2) courses will be emphasized. Clinical laboratory course designed to review and expand skills and expertise in health assessment. Successful completion NURSING requires validation of knowledge and skills [Course credit hours/contact hours (if different) per week are needed to perform complete health assess- noted in parentheses] ment of individuals. Co-requisite: NSG 5512. F NSG 5504 Theories in Nursing (2) Explores the evolution and importance of NSG 5520 Foundations of Information and Commu- knowledge and theory in nursing, mecha- nication Technologies (2) nisms for developing and critiquing theory, Prepares students with fundamental skills and the analysis and application of theories for effective electronic communication; and in nursing practice. F finding, evaluating and using scholarship information in the academic and nurse prac- NSG 5505 Healthcare Economics (2) tice settings and life-long learning. An introductory course in health economics, designed to provide the student with the NSG 6614 Role of the Nurse Educator (2) elements of economic analysis as applied to Provides a forum for the analysis and syn- the area of healthcare. F thesis of role behaviors specific to the nurse educator. Emphasis is on the role of the NSG 5506 Curriculum Development in Nursing nurse educator, patterns of nursing educa- Education (2) tion, nursing curricula, instructional design, Provides content and learning experiences and professional, social, and political issues that enable students to understand all phases influencing nursing education. Prerequisite: of the curriculum development process. NSG 5504, 6660, 6691, 6692 and clinical Explores principles of curriculum develop- specialty courses. Co-requisite: NSG 6615. ment and major historical influences on Sp nursing curricula. Includes in-depth analysis of the basic components and determinants of NSG 6615 Nursing Education Internship (3/12) curriculum development as well as the con- The course provides the student opportuni- cepts of balance, continuity, and sequence. ties to apply the theory of curriculum and Su learning theory basic to instructional design

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in nursing education. Involves supervised F, Sp, Su See semester hour limits listed experience in the role of the nurse educator. under Course Restrictions in General Regu- Prerequisite: NSG 5504, 6660, 6691, 6692 lations section. and clinical specialty courses. Co-requisite: NSG 6614. Sp NSG 6631 Computer Based Communication (3) An examination of communication tech- NSG 6616 Role of the Nursing Administrator (2) nologies in the context of the healthcare Assists students to evaluate the role of the delivery environment. Issues and applica- nurse administrator, analyze issues and tions addressed include hardware and soft- trends in nursing administration, and design ware basics, file management, the Internet strategies for resolution of issues and con- and the World Wide Web, electronic com- flicts within the functional role. Prerequi- munication, and security. F sites: NSG 5504, 6660, 6691, 6692 and clinical specialty courses. Co-requisite: NSG 6632 Theoretical Foundations of Nursing In- NSG 6617. Sp formatics (2) Explores the foundations of nursing infor- NSG 6617 Nursing Administration Internship (3/12) matics, related theories and sciences. Identi- Provides opportunities to apply management fies nursing and healthcare data sets, classi- theories basic to nursing, administration. fication systems, and nomenclatures utilized Involves supervised experiences in role of in practice. Co-requisite or Prerequisite: nurse administrator. Prerequisites: NSG NSG 5504. F 5504, 6660, 6691, 6692 and clinical specialty courses. Co-requisite: NSG 6616. Sp NSG 6633 Systems Analysis and Design (3) Explores the planning, analysis, design, NSG 6620 Advanced Acute Care Nursing of Adults implementation, and evaluation of clinical (2) information systems. Includes strategies for Focuses on the adult health nursing special- developing a strategic plan and issues in ist’s role in the acute care setting. Empha- project management along with major de- sizes theories, concepts, issues, and trends sign and implementation issues. Various relative to nursing care of the adult in acute methods for the evaluation of outcomes of care settings. Prerequisites: NSG 5504, clinical information systems are critiqued. 5512, 5515, 6671, 6692. Co-requisites: NSG Prerequisites: NSG 6631, 6632. Sp 6621, 6660, 6691. Sp NSG 6634 Role of the Nursing Informatics Specialist NSG 6621 Advanced Acute Care Nursing Preceptor- (2) ship (3/9) Focuses on the nursing informatics special- Clinical preceptorship in adult health nurs- ist’s role in the healthcare environment. ing in acute care. Co-requisite: NSG 6620, Emphasizes concepts, research, issues, and 6660 and 6691. Sp trends relative to the practice of the nursing informatics specialist. Prerequisites: Com- NSG 6622 Advanced Long-Term Nursing Care of pletion of nursing specialty courses for Adults (2) Nursing Informatics Specialist. Co- Focuses on the nursing specialist’s role in requisite: NSG 6636. Sp long-term care. Emphasizes theories, concepts, issues, and trends relative to nursing NSG 6635 Integration of Technology in Information care of the adult with long-term healthcare Exchange (3) needs. Prerequisites: NSG 6620, 6621. Co- Prepares students with knowledge and skills requisite: NSG 6623, 6649. F to generate and distribute information through computer-based applications. Profi- NSG 6623 Advanced Long-term Nursing Care of ciencies with electronic presentations, Web- Adults Preceptorship (3/9) based documents, and multiple file formats Clinical preceptorship in adult health nurs- for information exchange are incorporated in ing in long-term care. Prerequisites: NSG learning activities. Prerequisite: NSG 6620, 6621. Co-requisites: NSG 6622 and 6633. F 6649. F NSG 6636 Nursing Informatics Internship (4/16) NSG 6625 Specialized Study in Advanced Nursing Facilitates the application of nursing and 6626 (1/4) information systems theory to practice envi- 6627 Under supervision of a faculty member, ronments. Students participate in relevant student may pursue study in selected area clinical practice with a health or nursing applicable to the practice of nursing which information technology expert. Prerequi- fits his/her academic needs but is not avail- sites: Completion of nursing specialty able in the regular curriculum. Total credit courses for Nursing Informatics Specialist. for any combination of enrollments in these Co-requisite: NSG 6634. Sp courses may not exceed four semester hours.

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NSG 6640 Advanced Maternal/Infant Health Nurs- NSG 6659 Adaptation of FNP Role (1) ing (2) Presents the conceptual and theoretical base Focuses on the knowledge and theory base of the advanced practice role of the family critical to advanced practice in maternal/ nurse practitioners. For the post-master’s infant health nursing. The primary emphasis FNP certificate student. Sp is the normal processes of childbearing and neonatal health. Prerequisite: NSG 5504, NSG 6660 Foundations of Advanced Practice (2) 5512, 5515, 6671, 6692. Co-requisites: NSG Focuses on the advance practice nurse’s role 6641, 6660 and 6691. Sp. in healthcare. Emphasizes the theoretical bases critical to leadership in the advanced NSG 6641 Advanced Maternal/Infant Nursing Pre- practice role. Sp. ceptorship (3/9) NSG 6665 Primary Care I (3) Provides the opportunity to incorporate ad- Focuses on advanced knowledge and theory vanced knowledge and theories into the base in the assessment and care of children nursing care of childbearing families. Co- and women of child-bearing age. Health requisites: NSG 6640, 6660, 6691. Sp. promotion is emphasized, but the practitioner is also prepared to deliver complex mul- NSG 6642 High-Risk Maternal/Infant Health Nurs- tifaceted care to clients in home, acute, and ing (2) rehabilitative settings. Prerequisite: NSG Prepares the student to manage the care of 5512 and 5513. Co-requisite: NSG 6666. Su high-risk clients and their families. Focuses on both acute and chronic conditions and NSG 6666 Primary Care I Preceptorship (3/9) illnesses that can affect maternal and neona- Clinical course in the advanced practice role tal health. Prerequisites: NSG 6640, 6641. of the family nurse practitioner with pediat- Co-requisites: NSG 6643, 6649. F ric clients and women of childbearing age in primary care settings. Prerequisites: NSG NSG 6643 High-Risk Maternal/Infant Health Nurs- 5512, 5513. Co-requisite: NSG 6665. Su ing Preceptorship (3/9) Provides the student the opportunity to ap- NSG 6667 Primary Care II (3) ply advanced knowledge and theories to the Focuses on advanced knowledge and theory care of mothers and infants experiencing base in the assessment and management of deviations from normal processes. Prerequi- care of adult and gerontologic clients in sites: NSG 6640, 6641. Co-requisites: NSG primary care settings. Prerequisites: NSG 6642, 6649. F 5504, 6660, 6665, 6666, 6691, 6692. Co- requisite: NSG 6668. F NSG 6645 Family and Cultural Theories in Ad- vanced Nursing Practice (3) NSG 6668 Primary Care II Preceptorship (3/9) Provides the student with in-depth knowl- Clinical preceptorship course in the ad- edge of family and cultural assessment. vanced practice role of the family nurse Further analysis of diverse cultures and practitioner with adult and gerontological multi family structures enhance the student’s clients in the primary care settings. Prereq- application of advanced nursing interven- uisites: NSG 6665, 6666. Co-requisite: NSG tions. Su 6667. F

NSG 6649 Advanced Pharmacology (3) NSG 6670 Role Synthesis Seminar (1) Presents knowledge and theory critical to Provides a forum for the analysis and syn- management of the pharmacological needs thesis of role behaviors specific to the fam- of a variety of populations. Discusses major ily nurse practitioner. Emphasis is on the classification of drugs and protocols for role, patterns of health promotion, primary administration. F care, and professional, social, and political issues related to the role. Prerequisite: All NSG 6655 Synthesis and Evaluation of Advanced core nursing specialty courses. Co- Nursing Practice (1) requisite: NSG 6680. Sp Presents students with information concerning structure and format of the comprehen- NSG 6671 Advanced Pathophysiology (3) sive examination. Focuses on the critical Provides an in-depth study of pathophysi- thinking and communication skills inte- ologic processes to correlate changes that grated throughout the curriculums which are occur at the cellular and system level with the functional base of the professional role. the development, clinical manifestations, Grading system is Pass / Fail. Prerequi- and management of various disease states. sites: NSG 5504, 6660, 6691, 6692 and F clinical specialty courses. Sp

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NSG 6680 Family Nurse Practitioner Internship NSG 8802 Applied Biostatistics (3) (5/20) Builds on prior knowledge of basic statisti- Internship course designed to provide exten- cal concepts, including descriptive statistics sive clinical experience with a broad spec- and the components of statistical inference trum of clients to allow students opportuni- (p-values and hypothesis testing). Requires ties to strengthen clinical skills in specific analysis of a dataset created by the student areas. Prerequisite: All core and FNP using measurement techniques. Emphasizes nursing specialty courses. Co-requisite: results and applications rather than clinical NSG 6670. Sp theory. Focuses on linear and multiple regression, logistic regression, repeated meas- NSG 6691 Research Methodology (3) ures analysis, and multivariate analysis of Evaluates the principles of the research variance (MANOVA). Prerequisite: NSG process for both quantitative and qualitative 6655 or admission as post-MSN, NSG 6692 research. Emphasis is on the utilization and or equivalent course. Co-requisite: NSG generation of research and evidence-based 8801. practice relevant to advanced nursing. (A grade of “B” or better is required.) Sp NSG 8804 Policy and Politics in Healthcare (3) Addresses healthcare polices and political NSG 6692 Data Analysis Techniques in Research (2) forces that shape them. Analyzes the ade- Examines basic statistical methods for ana- quacy and impact of current legislation; lyzing, interpreting, and evaluating data. federal, state and workplace policies; and The focus is on developing knowledge nec- the positions statements applicable to the essary to critically evaluate research reports healthcare system and the advance practice and selected data. F roles. Emphasizes the leadership role of the DNP in areas of analyzing, formulating and NSG 6695 Thesis (4 minimum) implementing healthcare polices. Explores Prerequisites: NSG 6691, 6692. Pass/Fail. F, the interrelationships between policies and Sp, Su the economics of healthcare. Prerequisites: NSG 8801, NSG 8802 NSG 6696 Scholarly Inquiry Practicum I (1/2) Faculty-guided experience to further de- NSG 8805 Principles of Epidemiology (3) velop the student’s knowledge of a special Presents concepts, principles, and methods area of interest utilizing research-based in- of the epidemiological approach to disease quiry. Grading system is Pass / Fail. Pre- and intervention, identification of cause of requisites: NSG 5504, 6660, 6691, 6692. F disease, response to disease outbreak, disease surveillance, evaluation of screening NSG 6697 Scholarly Inquiry Practicum II (1/2) and prevention measures, and ethical issues Faculty-guided experience for implementa- in epidemiological research. Applies biosta- tion and evaluation of student’s scholarly tistical concepts necessary to interpret find- inquiry. Grading system is Pass / Fail. Pre- ings of epidemiological studies and to criti- requisite: NSG 6696. Sp cally evaluate application to evidence-based practice. Examines distribution and deter- Thesis Option minants of disease risk in human popula- Students who plan to progress to doctoral education will be tions across the lifespan with an emphasis encouraged to pursue the thesis option in preparation for the on disease prevention and early detection. doctoral dissertation. Students should discuss with their ad- Prerequisites: NSG 8801, NSG 8802. viser the option prior to filing their degree plan. NSG 8810 DNP Residency I: Project Identification DOCTOR OF NURSING PRACTICE (1) Orients the student to the Residency Syn- NSG 8801 Healthcare Informatics and Data Man- thesis Project. Provides an in-depth explora- agement (3) tion of how to identify and develop a project Provides an overview of the planning, im- for improvement of nursing practice or pa- plementation, and evaluation of clinical tient outcomes within a selected area of information systems. Assists student in advanced practice. Requires identification recognizing the applications of nursing in- of project, synthesis and summary of evi- formatics in healthcare systems. Includes a dence-based rationale for the identified pro- historical review of the evolution of nursing ject, and selection of residency committee informatics and current trends. Prepares members. Prerequisite: NSG 6655. Co- student with knowledge and skills necessary requisite: NSG 8812. Pre– or Co– requi- to retrieve, manage, and generate data rele- site: NSG 8801, 8802. vant to evidence-based practice. Prerequi- site: NSG 6655 or admission as post –MSN. NSG 8812 Foundations of Evidence-Based Practice (3) Co-requisite: NSG 8802 Explores issues related to evidence-based practice. Emphasizes the process of evaluat-

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ing evidence for best practices within healthcare delivery systems. Equips the NSG 8824 Bioethical Issues In Healthcare (2) advanced practice nurse with the skills Focuses on the consistent themes in both needed to identify, critically appraise, and bioethics and the laws related to bioethics. utilize best evidence to recognize and com- Includes: issues in morality, types of ethical prehend concurrent needs and demands of theory, individual rights (freedoms), in- patients, communities, and organizations formed consent, patient-professional rela- and direct appropriate interventions for the tions, right to privacy, professional ideals, improvement of outcomes. Prerequisite: and the four ethical principles of autonomy, NSG 6655. Co-requisite: NSG 8810. Pre- non-malfeasance, beneficence, and justice. or Co–requisites: NSG 8801, NSG 8802. Analyzes the leadership role of the DNP in the areas of preventative ethics and utiliza- NSG 8815 Evaluation Methods for Improvement of tion of decision models for resolving ethical Clinical Outcomes (3) conflicts are analyzed. Prerequisites: NSG Provides an in-depth exploration of how 8804, NSG 8805, NSG 8815, and NSG 8820. methods of evaluation of clinical and program outcomes guide safe and effective NSG 8826 Diversity and Social Issues in Health Care patient and aggregate health care. Focuses Systems (2) on in-depth analysis of the literature; research design and sampling; measurement of Explores health disparity and diversity as a study variables related to outcomes research; result of economics, class structures, cultural data collection; outcome and evidence-based background and social stigmas. Critically models and theories; nurse-sensitive out- analyzes the impact of local, national, and comes; and interdisciplinary research. Ex- international social issues on health care plores quantitative and qualitative ap- delivery. Examines prominent social issues proaches as well as survey research in the for the development of appropriate clinical examination of the various types of out- guidelines and policy for patients, groups, comes measured: clinical, patient, or eco- and organizations. Analyzes healthcare nomic. Prerequisites: NSG 8801, NSG 8802, models for accuracy and appropriateness NSG 8812. Co-requisites: NSG 8820. based on evidence of cultural health seeking behaviors of groups. Prerequisites: NSG 8815, and NSG 8820. NSG 8820 DNP Residency II: Project Development (1) Allows students to continue development of NSG 8830 DNP Residency III: Project Implementa- an evidence-based project proposal with a tion (3-5) systems-level impact for the improvement of nursing practice or patient outcomes within Integrates knowledge of nursing theory, a selected area of advanced practice. Pro- evidence based nursing practice, physiologic vides an in-depth exploration of how meth- and pathophysiologic foundations, ethical ods of evaluation of clinical and program and legal principles and healthcare systems outcomes guide safe and effective patient in an intense practice immersion within an and aggregate health care. Explicates clini- area of advanced practice specialty nursing. cal trends, expert clinical judgment, and Requires implementation of approved Resi- individual and population-focused interven- dency Synthesis Project. Prerequisites: tions from clinical experiences. Culminates NSG 8815, NSG 8820. Co-requisite: NSG in the formal presentation and defense of the 8815. Residency Synthesis Project. Pre-requisites: NSG 8801, NSG 8802, NSG 8812, and NSG NSG 8840 DNP Residency IV: Project Evaluation (3-5) 8810. Co-requisite: NSG 8815 Integrates knowledge of nursing theory, evidence-based nursing practice, physiol- NSG 8822 Leadership in Organizations and Systems ogic and pathophysiologic foundations, (2) ethical and legal principles and healthcare Prepares students to lead and manage the systems in an intense practice immersion challenges of a global, dynamic, and chang- within an area of advanced practice spe- ing healthcare environment. Analyzes and cialty nursing. Analyzes the evaluation evaluates nursing leadership and evidence- process for the measurement of clinical based management theories critical to lead- outcomes at the population, systems, and ing in today’s healthcare systems. Focuses organizational levels. Requires evaluation of on integration and application of concepts of the Residency Synthesis Project. Prerequi- leadership, management, business planning, sites: NSG 8815 and NSG 8830 and evaluation of population-based efforts to provide affordable quality care. Prepares NSG 8850 DNP Residency Project Dissemination (3) the student to utilize these concepts in ar- Emphasizes the synthesis, critique and ap- ticulating a vision encompassing evidence- plication of evidence to support quality based care. Prerequisites: NSG 8815 and clinical or organizational practices. Re- NSG 8820. quires completion of a final report to the

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Residency Project Committee and presenta- position classification, job specifications, tion to faculty and peers. Concludes with recruitment, staffing, performance manage- submission of the final residency synthesis ment and appraisal, labor-management rela- project paper that documents practice syn- tions, training, and other personnel func- thesis, DNP competencies, and scholarship. tions. Topics include statutory and regula- Prerequisites: All DNP Courses from Se- tory constraints and outsourcing and privati- mesters 1-3 zation.

PA 6625 Specialized Study in Public Administra- PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION tion (3) Study of problem(s) in a public or nonprofit

organization using research design and PA 6601 Research Methods in Public Administra- methodologies and producing a scholarly tion (3) paper that contributes directly to the stu- An introduction to basic, applied, and dent’s curriculum. The Director of the MPA evaluative research methodologies and data Program must approve the topic. PA 6625 analysis techniques. Students apply these may substitute for a required concentration methodologies to issues, programs, and course only once in a student’s program and research problems in the field of public ad- only if taken for three credit hours. ministration. A grade of “B” or better is PA 6630 Strategic Planning (3) required. The study and application of decision mak-

ing models with emphasis on understanding PA 6602 Quantitative Methods in Public Manage- the role and importance of strategic planning ment (3) in public and nonprofit organizations. An introduction to the fundamental concepts

of descriptive and inferential statistics in- PA 6631 Program Evaluation (3) cluding bivariate analyses and parametric An overview of the theoretical foundations and nonparametric statistical techniques. and techniques of program evaluation in-

cluding need assessments, outcome evalua- PA 6603 Economics for Public Management (3) tions, surveys, and program outcome(s) and An introduction to economic theory empha- impact evaluation(s). If PA 6601 Research sizing the application of selected microeco- Methods has not been completed, instructor nomic and macroeconomic theories to issues approval is required to register for PA 6631. in public administration.

PA 6640 Intergovernmental Relations (3) PA 6610 Foundations of Public Administration (3) The administrative, fiscal, and legal issues An overview of the history and intellectual that govern relations among the various foundation of public administration includ- governmental entities in the United States. ing the major ideas, developments, theories,

concepts, and contributors to the growth of PA 6644 Administrative Law (3) public administration and its practice in the An overview of the legal environment of United States. The student is introduced to public administration. The focus is on the the case analysis method. powers and procedures of administrative

agencies including administrative discretion, PA 6620 Theory of Organizations (3) rule-making, investigations, prosecuting, An introduction to the major theoretical negotiating and settlement based on Consti- approaches and debates in organization the- tutional law, statutory law, common law, ory including core concepts and key issues and agency-made law and the liability of arising from the classical and contemporary governments and their officers. influences. Emphasis is on the evolution of

organization theory in the United States and PA 6645 Managing Government Contracts (3) the elements that distinguish public from An overview of the principles, legal aspects, private organization. processes, and strategies of contract man-

agement in public and nonprofit organiza- PA 6622 Public Policy (3) tions. The study of the theoretical orientations

underlying the public policy process and the PA 6646 Organizational Behavior (3) conceptual framework for differentiating The study of the various theoretical perspec- types of public policies. Students examine tives that help to explain complex organiza- current issues and policies from various tional behavior in public and nonprofit or- theoretical and practical perspectives. ganizations in the global environment in-

cluding motivation, diversity, group dynam- PA 6624 Public Human Resource Management (3) ics, communications, power, conflict, cul- A survey of the basic principles and func- ture, and change. tions that include planning, work analysis,

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PA 6647 Advanced Contract Administration (3) ties; developing partnerships with public, Examination of the current processes, proce- private and other nonprofit organizations; dures, standards, issues and problems in marketing the program; planning special planning, managing, auditing, and evaluat- events; and influencing policy directions ing contract performance. Prerequisite: PA through lobbying. 6645 . PA 6668 Grant Management for Public and Non- PA 6648 Contract Negotiation (3) profit Organizations (3) This course focuses on management of the An overview of strategies and techniques overall contract negotiation process and integral to identifying potential funding examines the basics of negotiation, includ- resources and planning, developing, and ing the procedures, processes, psychology, writing grant proposals. Topics include and skills. These contract negotiation proc- program development and grant opportuni- esses are applied to the defense contracting ties, the funding acquisition processes, stew- framework. Perspectives of both govern- ardship of funds, and project management ment and commercial interests are explored. strategies including evaluation, dissemination, and continuation plans. PA 6649 Government Contract Law (3) This course focuses on legal aspects of gov- PA 6669 Nonprofit Financial Management (3) ernment contracting. Procurement laws and The study of cash management and invest- federal acquisition regulations are examined ment strategies for nonprofit managers. to serve as a basis for development of case Topics include traditional banking and cash methods. The case methods are used in this flow functions and financial strategies man- course to emphasize legal procedures and aging excess cash, endowment, long-term logic. The course highlights the significance gifts, borrowing, risk management, bench- of the legal process for practicing public marking, and long term planning. administrators. PA 6674 Ethics in Public Administration (3) PA 6650 Governmental Budgeting and Financial A study of the philosophical and practical Management (3) issues related to ethical decision making in A survey of concepts, principles, processes, the public sector. Emphasis is on the analy- and practices in governmental budgeting at sis of ethical problems and the development national, state, and local levels and the inter- of analytical skills and values framework to relationships of planning, programming, and act ethically in public service roles. budgeting strategies. PA 6679 Computers and Government Manage- PA 6660 Readings in Public Administration (1-3) ment Information Systems (3) Study of problem(s) in a public or non-profit Conceptual and practical foundations of organization using analytical methods with a information processing systems, support for public policy focus and producing a schol- management, and decision-making functions arly paper that contributes directly to the in government. Topics include computer student’s curriculum. The Director of the systems, project management, the economic MPA Program must approve the topic. PA and legal consideration of managing, imple- 6660 may substitute for a concentration menting, and evaluating information sys- course only one in a student’s program and tems. only if taken for three credit hours. PA 6694 Internship (3) PA 6665 Leadership in Public Administration (3) A practical learning experience in a public A survey of leadership theories, styles, and or nonprofit organization that includes a strategies in the contemporary public and written paper analyzing a problem pertinent nonprofit workplace. to the student’s concentration. The Intern- ship cannot be used to satisfy an elective or PA 6666 Foundations of Nonprofit Organizations core course requirement. Pass/Fail grade. (3) A survey of the history, theory, and politi- PA 6699 Capstone in Public Administration (3) cal, organizational, legal, financial, person- The required outcome assessment course nel, and service contexts unique to nonprofit using case analyses, papers, and/or computer management. simulations that emphasize the application of analytical skills and knowledge gained PA 6667 Executive Leadership in Nonprofit Or- from curriculum courses to administrative, ganizations (3) organizational, and policy problems. To Managerial tools and professional practices enroll in PA 6699, students must have a 3.0 for developing the internal and external grade point average or better and take PA capacity of nonprofits. Topics include work- 6699 as the final core course or, with the ing with boards, volunteers, and communi- approval of the instructor, in conjunction

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with the final core course in the MPA pro- PHY 5591 Guided Independent Research (1) gram. To successfully complete this course, A laboratory based physics research project the student must achieve a grade of “B” or under the direction of a faculty member. better. The project must culminate in a written report with the results presented at a depart- NOTE: Courses from disciplines other than Public Administra- ment seminar. tion (CJ, HRM, MAN, IR, PSY, EBSEBS, and EDU) used as PA concentration selections are described in PHY 5593 Guided Independent Study (3) the Catalog sections pertaining to those programs. An independent study for advanced students under the direction of a faculty member.

PHY 6600 Advanced General Physics (3) PHYSICS This course explores the scientific view of the world as it has developed from the earli- PHY 5500 Topics in Physics (3) est theories of Aristotle, Euclid and Newton This course focuses on selected topics in the to modern theories such as Einstein’s rela- field of physics. These may include geo- tivity and quantum mechanics. Prerequi- physics, biophysics, nuclear power and site: Eleven hours of college physics or waste, relativity, health physics, astrophys- permission of instructor. ics, mathematical methods in physics, particle physics. PHY 6625 Specialized Study in Area of Physics (1-3) 6626 A study of a problem or problems using PHY 5510 Modern Physics (3) Special relativity, 6627 research techniques. Selection of a problem quantum mechanics, and many electron must be approved by the professor under systems. Prerequisites: MTH 1125 and whom the study is to be made and the Dean PHY 2253, L253 or PHY 2263, L263. of Arts and Sciences. The study should Co-requisite: PHY L510 contribute to the student’s program. Prepa- ration of a scholarly paper is required and PHY L510 Modern Physics Laboratory (1) Selected may involve an oral defense. Total credit for experiments in modern physics. any combination of enrollments in these Co-requisite: PHY 5510 courses may not exceed four semester hours. A specialized study may be substituted for a PHY 5511 Advanced Modern Physics (3) Founda- required course only once in a student’s tions of statistical physics, solid state phys- program. See semester hour limits listed ics, nuclear physics, elementary particles, under Course Restrictions in General Regu- astrophysics, and cosmology. Prerequisites: lations section. PHY 5510

PHY 5520 Mechanics (3) POLITICAL SCIENCE A study of the kinematics and dynamics of particles and systems of particles. POL 5520 The Vietnam War (3) Study of the period 1946 to 1975 in Indo- PHY 5530 Electromagnetic Fields (3) china with emphasis on American involve- A study of vector fields, dielectric and mag- ment during and after the French colonial netic media, fields in conductors, electric period, escalating involvement of the Ken- and magnetic circuit elements. Maxwell's nedy and Johnson administration, and Viet- equations and boundary condition problems namization and withdrawal under President in one, two and three dimensions. Nixon.

PHY 5559 Optics (3) POL 5523 U.S. Diplomatic History (3) The principles of geometrical and physical Study of factors, forces, and functions in optics. Image formation, refraction, diffrac- making of American foreign policy. In- tion, origin of spectra, polarized light, and cludes description and analysis of principal optical activity. Prerequisite: PHY 2253 developments in U.S. and interactions with and L253 OR PHY 2263 and L263; Co- other countries from 1760s to 1941. requisite: PHY L459 POL 5524 Contemporary American Foreign Policy PHY L559 Optics Laboratory (1) (3) Selected experiments in geometric and Analysis of American role in the world since physical optics. Laboratory work empha- Pearl Harbor, nature and significance of sizes the basic principles of optics, the use current American foreign policy, rationales of measuring instruments, and the interpre- and suggested alternatives, and policy- tation of data. Co-requisite: PHY 4459 making process.

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POL 5533 Comparative Government (3) American education, its philosophy and Comparative analysis of major world power functions with specific attention to the trans- governments with emphasis upon compre- fer, terminal, and community service func- hension of differences which lead to interna- tions. Problems of organization, curriculum tional tensions. construction, staffing and instructional procedures are stressed. POL 5551 International Relations (3) Analysis of contemporary world politics, PSE 6615 Social and Philosophical Foundations of including structures and processes through Education (3) which states interact, power politics, geo- This course provides an exploration of so- politics, regional alliances, and psychologi- cietal structures and problems and their cal warfare. interrelationship with education. It also provides an overview of philosophies and POL 6625 Specialized Study in Area of Political educational theories. 6626 Science (1-4) 6627 Study of problem or problems using re- PSE 6642 History of Education (3) search techniques. Selection of problem A consideration of the development of edu- must be approved by student’s adviser, pro- cational ideas and institutions from ancient fessor under whom study is to be made, and times to the present. Emphasis placed on Dean of the Graduate School. Study should Western Europe and the United States. contribute to student’s program. Preparation of scholarly paper required and may involve PSE 6651 Comparative Education (3) oral defense. Total credit for any combina- This course is a comparative in-depth study tion of enrollments in these courses is not to of representative school systems in the exceed four semester hours. A specialized world. Particular attention is given to com- study may be substituted for a required parison of merits and issues of the systems course only once in a student’s program. in terms of governance and structure of edu- See semester hour limits listed under Course cation as well as an exploration of the best Restrictions in General Regulations section. educational practice that can be learned from each. POL 6665 Reading in International Relations (3) Guided program of reading and study of PSE 6653 Educational Evaluation (3) international relations. Should be related to The course presents basic procedures used student’s needs and have approval of ad- in evaluation. A major focus is on planning viser. See semester hour limits listed under and constructing teacher-made tests and non Course Restrictions in General Regulations -test evaluation techniques. Also includes section. study of a variety of standardized tests.

PSE 6658 Understanding Cultural Diversity (3) POST SECONDARY EDUCATION The focus of this course is on understanding culturally different students, the psychologi- PSE 6606 Current and Emerging Instructional cal and sociological factors that influence Technologies (3) the teaching or training. This course focuses on current and emerging instructional technologies. The emphasis of PSE 6660 Trends and Issues in Adult Education (3) this class is on the instructional use of pro- This course focuses on current trends in duction software, desktop publishing, graph- adult education. It includes a comprehen- ics, hypermedia, on-line services, optical sive investigation of current issues in adult technology, and telecommunications. Pre- education and an examination of how his- requisite: EDU 6605 or permission of in- torical events and ides have influenced those structor. issues and trends. Special emphasis will be given to the analysis of trends and issues PSE 6608 Curriculum Integration of Technology (3) and formation of judgments based on sup- The purpose of this course is to prepare portable information. students to apply knowledge and competency in instructional technologies in rela- PSE 6665 Field Project in Post Secondary Educa- tion to curriculum design, diverse models, tion (3) and teaching situations at all developmental This course helps students make connections levels. Included is evaluation of software, between theoretical knowledge and practical audio/visual production, and instructional situations. The content of this course is vari- design using technology as a basis for in- able, depending on the individual student’s struction. interests, present situation, and future plans. The determination of the content for each PSE 6612 Community Junior College (3) student will be made through collaboration This course covers the rise and development between the student, the student’s adviser, of the community or junior college in and the instructor of the course. Students

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may focus on supervised teaching, action research, or a project with a major field PSE 6699 Capstone in Post Secondary Education (3) agency. Prerequisites: This course is open This course is a culminating experience that only to students enrolled in the Masters of helps students integrate and apply the Science in Post Secondary Education pro- knowledge they have gained through their gram who have completed 18 hours of previous coursework. Emphasis is placed on coursework including the research class. challenging students to view the post secondary educational process from many per- PSE 6670 Psychological Foundations of the Adult spectives. Students complete field experi- Learner (3) ences appropriate to their concentration An in-depth study of research findings and areas and analyze case studies drawn from psychological concepts related to the nature real-life situations. Students also create a of adult learners and learning processes; personal philosophy of post secondary in- principles of motivation, effective instruc- struction. Prerequisites: This course is open tional design geared toward adult learners; only to students enrolled in the Master of and social and cultural influences on adult Science in Post Secondary Education pro- learning. Emphasis will be given to the gram. Students may take this class only understanding of critical and variable attrib- during their last two semesters of course- utes of adult learners. work.

PSE 6680 Curriculum Development for Adult Edu- cation (3) PSYCHOLOGY A study of concepts, learning theories, materials, and media related to curriculum and PSY 5501 Psychological Tests and Measurements program development in adult education. (3) The selection, evaluation, administration, PSE 6691 Research Methodology (3) scoring, interpretation and use of tests of The study and evaluation of research meth- intelligence, proficiency, interests, personal- ods commonly used in the social sciences. ity, aptitude and social adjustment. Prereq- The course will provide information neces- uisite: graduate standing sary to understand and apply research processes, synthesize knowledge and writing, PSY 5556 Gerontology (3) and plan and organize research problems for The study of aging. Emphasis on biomedi- interpretation and application of research cal, psychological, and social aspects of results. Application of these skills in the middle and late adulthood. form of a written project using the Publica- tion Manual of the American Psychological PSY 5559 Applied Behavior Analysis (3) Association (APA) is required. A grade of Training and experience in design, execu- “B” or better is required. tion, and evaluation of behavior modification programs for professionals in fields of PSE 6694 Special Problems in Adult Education (1-3) counseling, education, rehabilitation and The study of problem or problems using psychology. Provides study of key concepts research techniques. Selection of problem to of classical and operant conditioning, as be approved by student’s adviser and in- well as discussion and application of spe- structor under whom study is to be made. cific strategies building on conditioning Study should contribute to student’s pro- principles. gram. Preparation of scholarly paper or project required and may involve oral defense. PSY 6606 Interventions for Children and Adoles- cents (3) PSE 6695 Thesis (3-6) This course examines the behavioral charac- The thesis must be related to both the stu- teristics of children and adolescents includ- dents’ concentration area and post secondary ing their emotional, social, and cognitive education. Information regarding thesis behaviors. Emphasizes intervention, assess- guidelines and requirements may be ob- ment, diagnoses, teaching, and prevention. tained from the Graduate School office. Grading system is Pass / Fail. PSY 6610 Physiological Dynamics of Alcohol and Other Drugs (3) PSE 6696 Practicum in Area Post Secondary A study of physiological and psychological 6697 Education (1–3) dynamics and resultant behavioral implica- 6698 Supervised experiences related to instruction tions in use of alcohol and other drugs. in post secondary education. Emphasis on Based on assessment of dynamics and be- application of skills, concepts, and princi- havior and application of diagnostic proce- ples acquired in previous courses. Prerequi- dures using appropriate manuals and materi- site: Completion of coursework and ap- als. proval of adviser is required.

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PSY 6613 Objective Personality Assessment (3) An introduction to objective personality PSY 6636 Wechsler Scales (3) assessment. The student will learn basic An exploration of the theory, nature, and administration, scoring procedures, and measurement of human intelligence. Tech- utilization of assessment results in clinical niques of administering the Wechsler scales practice for various objective personality are taught include but are not limited to the and temperament measures. Application of following: WAIS-III, WISC-III, WPPSI-R, objective personality instruments and com- WIAT, and WMS. The student administers, puter scoring will be explored. Prerequi- scores, and interprets test batteries and sites: PSY 6645 or similar graduate course writes satisfactory reports. Prerequisites: and PSY 6669 or similar graduate course. PSY 6645 and adviser approval.

PSY 6620 Introduction to Play Therapy (3) PSY 6637 Stanford Binet and Others (3) This course is designed to promote the de This course requires the administration, velopment of a historical, theoretical and scoring, interpretation and reporting of psy- ethical basis for the practice of play therapy. cho-educational batteries, including Binet This course must be taught by a registered IV, Woodcock Johnson, PIAT, and Kauf- play therapist. man. This course will include measures of intelligence, academic achievement, adap- PSY 6625 Specialized Study in Psychology (1-3) tive behavior, behavior rating, and percep- 6626 A study of a problem or topic using research tual-motor skills. The primary focus will be 6627 techniques or a guided program of readings. upon those instruments commonly used in Preparation of a scholarly paper is required schools excluding the Wechsler scales. Pre- and may involve an oral defense. A special- requisites: PSY 6645, PSY 6636, and ad- ized study may be substituted for only one viser approval. required course or elective in a student’s program. Approval by the student’s adviser, PSY 6638 Philosophy of Cognitive Development (3) the course instructor, and department chair An investigation of educational philosophies is required. See semester hour limits listed and human development as they relate to under Course Restrictions in General Regu- cognitive development and teaching of lations section. thinking skills.

PSY 6631 Psychological Foundations of Education (3) PSY 6644 Bio-Psychology (3) An overview of educational psychology, A study of the physiological correlates of including research findings and philosophi- behavior focusing on the cells of the nervous cal concepts related to nature of learner and system, the structure and functions of the learning process; principles of motivation nervous system, psychopharmacology, drug and educational evaluation; and educational abuse, and research techniques. concepts representing different schools of psychological theory. (Must make a “B” to PSY 6645 Evaluation and Assessment of the apply toward any teacher certification pro- Individual (3) gram). The study of knowledge, understanding and skills necessary to obtain records, appraise PSY 6633 Advanced Psychology of Learning (3) information and write reports regarding A study of the historical roots and contem- individuals. Involves integration and use of porary principles and theories of human data from interviews, standardized tests, learning and their applications to educa- scales, inventories, other procedures, includ- tional practices. Emphasis of this course is ing individual and group methods of assess- on contemporary perspectives and development. Prerequisite: PSY/EDU 6653,or PSY ments; field and cultural influences on learn- 5501, or permission of instructor ing; and the relation of individual and group adjustment to school learning. PSY 6648 Theories of Personality (3) A critical analysis of major theories and PSY 6635 Vocational Psychology and Career systems of personality. Development (3) This course covers the procedures used in PSY 6650 Practicum: Psychometry (3) obtaining, organizing, integrating, and utiliz- This course provides field supervised ex- ing educational and occupational informa- periences preparatory to the Internship in tion including electronic media. Career de- School Psychometry/School Psychology. At velopment theories, scope of the world of least 100 hours of prescribed experiences in work, decision making strategies and coun- school psychometry/psychology must be seling for career development including completed at approved schools (K-12) and information on the relationship between must be supervised by an approved school career choice and life style. Attention is psychometrist or school psychologist. Pre- given to the appraisal of interest, aptitude requisites: PSY 6636 and PSY 6637 and personality measurements.

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PSY 6653 Measurement and Evaluation (3) atric Association is used as a foundation. A study of basic statistical processes and Diagnosis and treatment planning are em- measures used in education, counseling, and phasized. psychology. Analysis of a variety of standardized tests and measurement procedures PSY 6670 Diagnosis and Treatment Planning (3) including construction, use, and interpreta- A course designed to assist mental health tion. Construction of teacher/counselor- professionals in the understanding and appli- made tests and measuring devices. cation of a multi-axial system (current edi- tion of the Diagnostic and Statistical Man- PSY 6655 Internship: Psychology Assessment (6) ual). Also included is a comprehensive This course will provide a clinical internship treatment planning strategy for development appropriate to the specialty and practice of statements of behavioral symptoms, short- psychological technician. Training will be term objective, long term goals and thera- six months in duration and consist of at least peutic interventions. Psychopharmacology 500 hours, 250 of which hours must be in treatment interventions are covered. Pre- direct contact with patients/clients. The requisite: PSY 6669 student will be supervised for at least one hour per each five hours of client contact. PSY 6688 Medical/Psychosocial Aspects of Disabil- At least 60% of supervision will be provided ity (3) by a licensed psychologist. Grading system is Pass / Fail. A study of medical and psychological information related to the disabled persons and to their families. Aspects of personal and so- PSY 6659 Cognitive and Behavioral Interventions cial adjustment will be emphasized. (3) This is a study of the basic principles and techniques of cognitive and behavioral sys- PSY 6693 Psychological and Educational Statistics tems of intervention. Applications of these (3) techniques are applied to the problems of A study of variety of descriptive and infer- children and adults in school, home, and ential statistics commonly used in psychol- clinic settings are presented. ogy and education. Emphasizes application of statistical methods to research design. A grade of “B” or better is required. Prerequi- PSY 6662 Internship: Psychometry (3) This course includes at least 300 hours of site: ADE/CP/EDU 6691 prescribed experiences in school psychometry, completed at approved schools (K-12), PSY 7700 Professional School Psychology (3) and supervised by an approved school psy- This course provides a knowledge base spe- chometrist or school psychologist. Grading cific to the professional practice of school system is Pass / Fail. Prerequisites: PSY psychology and includes legal and ethical 6650 and approval of instructor issues, professional standards, models of service delivery, roles of the school psy- PSY 6664 Assessment of Disabling Conditions (3) chologist, modern technology, and assess- This course covers client assessment in the ment. Enrollment limited to Ed.S. students. rehabilitation process and knowledge and skills required by the counselor in order to PSY 7725 Specialized Study in Psychology (1-6) provide quality services to the individual. 7726 Under supervision of faculty member Prerequisite: PSY 6653 or permission of 7727 selected by student and approved by adviser instructor and faculty supervisor, student may pursue extensive study of particular area which fits PSY 6668 Human Lifespan and Development (3) his/her academic needs but is not available A study of the nature and needs of individu- in regular curriculum. Department will als at all developmental levels. Problems of establish guidelines for supervision and human adjustment faced at all stages of pursuance of study. See semester hour limits development from conception through re- listed under Course Restrictions in General tirement, including adjustment issues in the Regulations section. home, school, work place, social groups, and retirement. An understanding of devel- PSY 7753 Internship: School Psychology (3-6) opmental crises in human behavior is also a At least 300 hours per three-semester-hour goal of this course. course of prescribed experiences in school psychology, completed at approved schools PSY 6669 Behavior Pathology (3) (K-12), and supervised by an approved A study of psychopathological disorders school psychologist. The student is advised with emphasis on the psychological, social, to check national and multi-state require- and biological origins. The current classifi- ments for internship experiences. Prerequi- cation system used by the American Psychi- sites: PSY 6650 and approval of instructor

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PSY 7754 Internship: School Psychology (3) READING At least 300 hours per three-semester-hour course of prescribed experiences in school RED 5583 Language and Literacy III (3) psychology, completed at approved schools A study of the principles of assessment and (K-12), and supervised by an approved evaluation for improving language and liter- school psychologist. The student is advised acy learning for all learners at all levels (P- to check national and multi-state require- 6). This course requires substantial field ments for internship experiences. Prerequi- experiences in a P-6 setting. sites: PSY 6650 and approval of instructor RED 6603 Special Topics in Literacy (3) PSY 7755 Internship: School Psychology (3) An in-depth investigation of an approved At least 300 hours per three-semester-hour topic designated by the instructor and the course of prescribed experiences in school student for further research and exploration psychology, completed at approved schools of a particular topic in literacy education. (K-12), and supervised by an approved school psychologist. The student is advised RED 6625 Specialized Study in Area of Literacy (1-3) to check national and multi-state require- A study of a problem or problems using ments for internship experiences. Prerequi- research techniques. Selection of the prob- sites: PSY 6650 and approval of instructor. lem must be approved by the student’s adviser, the instructor` under whom the study PSY 7794 Field Project (3) is to be made, the appropriate college dean, An independent study of a problem of a and the Dean of the Graduate School. The practical nature that is encountered in a field study should contribute to the student’s setting. A proposal for the study and a writ- program. Preparation of a scholarly paper is ten report of findings must be approved by required and may involve an oral defense. the student’s advisory committee. The advi- Total credit for any combination of enroll- sory committee may administer an oral ex- ments in these courses may not exceed four amination covering the research findings. semester hours. A specialized study may be substituted for a required course only once

in a student’s program. See semester hour PSY 7795 Thesis (3) 7796 Independent research for and preparation of limits listed under Course Restrictions in a scholarly paper related to a school psy- General Regulations section. chology problem under the supervision of the student’s advisory committee. A re- RED 6630 Directed Reading Practicum (3) search proposal and the written paper must This course is designed to provide the future be approved by the student’s advisory com- teacher with directed practice in providing mittee. The advisory committee will admin- reading interventions to individual students ister an oral examination covering the re- or small groups of students in school set- search findings. Grading system is Pass / tings. Experiences in the planning and Fail. preparation of lessons, modification of lesson procedures, and materials to fit student needs and the ongoing evaluation of student progress are included. QUANTITATIVE METHODS RED 6643 Trends in Children’s and Young Adult QM 6640 Statistical Analysis for Managers (3) Literature (3) This course provides an in-depth study of the A study of literature at the elementary, fundamental theories, concepts, and principles middle, and senior high levels. It includes of statistics. Coursework will include extensive reading the primary sources and studying use and application of statistical tools to analyz- the research and theory that support the use ing business data using statistics software. of children’s and young adult literature in Topics covered include descriptive statistics, the classroom. probability distributions, sampling, estimation, hypothesis testing, ANOVA, and regression RED 6660 Assessment for Teaching and Learning (3) analysis. Prerequisite: All business foundation A comprehensive study of the assessment courses or equivalent. process used in the P-12 classroom. Selec- tion, administration, and analysis of norm- QM 6641 Management Science referenced, criterion-referenced, curriculum- An analysis of the probabilistic and determi- based assessments instruments, and teacher- nistic quantitative techniques available to developed assessments used to determine business managers involved in the decision- the instructional needs of students and to making process of the marketplace. In- plan intervention programs. Field experi- cluded is an evaluation of the models and ences required. processes now available for problem-solving purposes. Prerequisite: QM 6640

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RED 6664 Literacy in the Content Area Grades K-6 (3) RED 6680 Organization of School Literacy The examination of research-based methods Programs (3) and materials for teaching reading and writ- This course covers the program, organiza- ing in grades K-6. Field experiences re- tion, and development of basic and supple- quired. mentary materials for guiding teachers, fac- ulties, and school systems in the continuous RED 6670 Advanced Study of Literacy (3) evaluation and improvement of curriculum This course prepares the student to examine and teaching practices. An in-depth exami- the variables related to difficulties in learn- nation of the varied roles of the reading ing to read printed material. Emphasis is specialist in literacy programs. Prerequisite: placed on designing appropriate programs of Formal admission to the Reading Specialist improvement. Program.

RED 6671 Internship: Applying Research-Based Literacy Assessment and Instruction (2) RED 6682 Internship: Developing Literacy Pro- Directed practice in administering assess- grams and Coaching Teachers (2) ments to guide instruction in the essential Supervised practice in modeling and manag- components of reading and writing. A mini- ing effective literacy instruction and coach- mum of 100 clock hours of clinical experi- ing teachers. Evaluating and designing ences. Prerequisite: RED 6686 and formal school-wide needs assessments, literacy admission to the Reading Specialist Pro- programs and environments, and profes- gram. sional development. A minimum of 100 clock hours of clinical experiences. Prereq- RED 6673 Literacy II (3) uisite: Formal admission to the Reading This course is designed as a survey in teach- Specialist Program. Co-requisite: RED ing reading applicable to nontraditional 6680 majors in Elementary/K-6 Collaborative program. Emphasis is placed on phonemic RED 6683 Internship: Literacy Intervention (2) awareness, phonetic word attack, vocabu- Supervised administration and interpretation lary, and reading comprehension. Field of instructional assessments to include experience is required. Methods and materi- screening, diagnosis, and progress monitor- als are analyzed for potential use in the ing with purposes of prevention, identifica- classroom. (Alternative Fifth-year only.) tion, and remediation of reading and writing

difficulties. A minimum of 100 clock hours RED 6674 Literacy in the Content Areas Grades 6- of clinical experiences. Prerequisite: For- 12 (3) mal admission to the Reading Specialist The examination of research-based methods Program. Co-requisite: RED 6660 and materials for teaching reading and writing in grades 6-12. Field experiences required. RED 6684 Curriculum Trends in Teaching Reading (3) RED 6675 Literacy Instruction for Diverse Popula- This course provides a study of theories and tions (3) practices contributing to the knowledge base needed to improve reading achievement in A study of English language learners and grades K-12. The course examines how the culturally and academically diverse learners writing process, writing across the curricu- and an examination of appropriate instruc- lum and the use of media can be instrumen- tional strategies for those learners. Field tal to student learning. This course is re- experiences required. stricted to students enrolled in the Master’s Degree in Reading Specialist. RED 6678 Literacy and Multicultural Diversity (3) A course designed to help teachers explore RED 6686 Research-Based Literacy Assessment and the cultural values, language structures, and Instruction (3) belief systems of the major racial, ethnic, An examination of research related to the and national groups found in today’s class- essential components of the reading and rooms. Specifically, methods, materials, and writing processes and literacy assessment. evaluation instruments and techniques Instructional practices, approaches, meth- which would maximize learning efficiency ods, and curriculum materials that support for these culturally diverse groups will be reading and writing. Field experiences re- introduced. Children’s literature and instruc- quired. tional activities that would increase self esteem and understanding of cultural diverse groups and their contributions to society will RED 7778 Teaching Reading to Culturally Diverse be explored. Groups Through Literature (3) A course designed to help teachers explore the cultural values, language structure and

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belief systems of the major racial, ethnic, and national groups found in today’s class- SED 6695 Secondary Internship Grades 6-12 (6) rooms. Specifically methods, materials and The Professional Internship Program is the evaluation instruments and techniques culminating clinical field-based experience which would maximize learning efficiency for students seeking certification in a teach- for these culturally diverse groups will be ing field. The Professional Internship Pro- introduced. gram provides the student with the opportunity to conduct classes and assume the role of a teacher while receiving supervision GENERAL SCIENCE from a classroom teacher and a university supervisor for a period of one full semester. SCI 5503 Conservation (3) The conservation of natural and human resources with emphasis on population expan- SOCIOLOGY sion as the major element in a changing

ecology. SOC 5517 Minorities in the U. S. Social Structure (3) SCI 5560 Science and Society (3) An analysis of the role of racial and cultural A study of the social, political and economic minorities in American society. Contribu- implications of scientific discovery, innova- tions of anthropology, sociology, and psy- tion, and implementation. Prerequisite: chology to theories of minority/majority Twelve hours of coursework in science or group relations. permission of instructor

SOC 5520 Sociological Theory (3) SCI 5595 Selected Topics in Science (3) An introduction to the area of sociological Specialized topics not generally included in theory with emphasis on theorists, their course offerings. Course may be taken works and contributions to modern socio- twice for a maximum of six hours toward logical theory. degree requirements. Prerequisite: Eight

hours of coursework in science or permis-

sion of instructor. See semester hour limits SOC 5530 Social Problems in Contemporary Society listed under Course Restrictions in General (3) Regulations section. A study of the changing social structure,

urban and rural problems, self-help and SCI 6625 Specialized Study in Area of Science (1-4) citizen participation, indigenous leadership 6626 A study of a problem or problems using and urban-rural fringe problems. 6627 research techniques. Selection of a problem

must be approved by the professor under SOC 6625 Specialized Study in Area of Sociology (3) whom the study is to be made and the Dean 6626 A study of a problem or problems using of Arts and Sciences. The study should 6627 research techniques. Selection of problem contribute to the student’s program. Prepa- must be approved by the professor under ration of a scholarly paper is required and whom the study is to be made and the Dean may involve an oral defense. Total credit for of the Graduate School. The study should any combination of enrollments in these contribute to the student’s program. Prepa- courses may not exceed four semester hours. ration of a scholarly paper is required and A specialized study may be substituted for a may involve oral defense. Total credit for required course only once in a student’s any combination of enrollments in these program. See semester hour limits listed courses may not exceed six semester hours. under Course Restrictions in General Regu- A specialized study may be substituted for a lations section. required course only once in a student’s

program. See semester hour limits listed

under Course Restrictions in General Regu- SECONDARY EDUCATION lations section.

SED 5544 Internship Seminar (3) SOC 6630 Advanced Gerontology (3) This course provides interns an opportunity A graduate seminar on practical and meth- to develop analytical thinking skills through odological aspects of modern gerontology. examining broad educational issues and Special emphasis is placed upon interdisci- concerns, topics on the state and local levels, plinary, agency, and social intervention and those of personal interest. The scope of techniques for administrative and service the course ranges from juvenile law, class- workers with aged populations. The practi- room management, professionalism, profes- cal orientation of the seminar is designed to sional development for teachers, and other promote the development of professional course topics. This course must be taken skills in applied gerontology. Prerequisite: concurrently with internship. SOC 3350.

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SOC 6631 Social Deviation (3) A graduate seminar which focuses upon the SFM 6617 Readings in Sport and Fitness Manage- social and cultural factors as they apply to ment (3) deviance. The work of other disciplines in An independent exploration of the literature the study of deviation is reviewed and evalu- and current research in sport and fitness ated. Special emphasis is given to the dif- management. A grade of “B” or better is ferent sociological approaches in the area of required. deviance; selected types of social deviation are examined and analyzed through these SFM 6620 Physical Fitness: A Critical Analysis (3) different sociological perspectives. The The course involves an examination of the course is structured as a service course that effects of physical activity on various fitness has a pragmatic and interdisciplinary appeal and health parameters by reviewing current to people in education, business, counseling, research studies. Students will be intro- criminal justice and agency work, as well as duced to methods of evaluating one's fitness to those who wish to further their training in level and the proper prescription guidelines. sociology. SFM 6623 The Biomechanics of Sports Techniques (3) SOC 6650 Educational Sociology (3) The course explores the basic biomechanical The school is one of the chief agencies of concepts and their application in the analysis socialization and a requisite of social order of sport technique. in complex societies. Special consideration is given to the works of anthropologists. SFM 6625 Specialized Study in SFM (1-3) 6626 Study of problem or problems using research 6627 technique. Selection of problem must be SPORT AND FITNESS MANAGEMENT approved by student's adviser, instructor under whom the study is to be made, and the SFM 6600 Foundations of Sport & Fitness Manage- appropriate Director of Graduate Studies. ment (3) The study should contribute to the student's To introduce graduate students to the field program. Preparation of a scholarly paper is of sport management. The course will dis- required and may involve an oral defense. cuss various topics related to sport manage- Total credit for any combination of enrollment and the various sport related fields. ments in these courses may not exceed six The course will serve as an introductory semester hours. A specialized study may be course for all students in the M.S. in SFM substituted for a required course only once in program and will be taken the first semester a student's program. See semester hour limits of graduate school in order to serve as an listed under Course Restrictions in General introductory course for all students, espe- Regulations section. cially those with no prior knowledge of the field of SFM. SFM 6632 Critical Issues in Sport and Fitness Man- agement (3) SFM 6604 Measurement and Evaluation in Sport & This course focuses on the recognition, dis- Fitness Management (3) cussion, and systematic analysis of controver- The course discusses the proper selection sial issues and problems encountered in the and application of tests and measurements in conduct of professional activities in sport, sport and fitness management. Practical and fitness, health and physical education. economical tests used by the sport and fitness managers will be examined. SFM 6640 Sport Marketing (3) The purpose of this course is to teach the SFM 6610 Physical Education, Sport and the Law (3) sports manager how to create a marketing The course is designed to provide students plan. The emphasis is on following a ten-step an awareness and understanding of basic procedure designed primarily for the non- legal responsibilities of sport managers and profit sector and learning the theoretical base coaches. required to complete the process accurately and proficiently. SFM 6615 Sport Administration (3) The study of the basic concepts, theories and SFM 6650 Nutrition and Physical Performance (3) organization of administration including The course will examine the special dietary financial management as applied to sport, requirements of athletes, the importance of physical education, recreation, and intramu- pre- and post-event nutrition, potential nutri- rals. tional problems encountered by athletes and possible ergogenic foods and drugs. SFM 6616 Sport Finance (3) This course is designed to provide students SFM 6670 Exercise and Disease Prevention (3) with information concerning advanced the- This course examines the scientific evidence ory in finance, accounting, and managerial in support of the beneficial effect of regular control of budgets. physical activity on reduced mortality from

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all causes - from diseases such as cardiovas- SPECIAL EDUCATION cular diseases, non insulin dependent diabetes mellitus and colon cancer, and from condi- SPE 5544 Internship Seminar (3) tions such as obesity and high blood pressure. This course provides interns an opportunity to develop analytical thinking skills through SFM 6671 Exercise Through the Lifespan (3) examining broad educational issues and This course will survey the effects of exer- concerns, topics on the state and local levels, cise and training programs on the growth and those of personal interest. The scope of and development of children and adoles- the course ranges from juvenile law, class- cents. It will also explore the effects of exer- room management, professionalism, profes- cise on the physiological and psychological sional development for teachers, and other aspects of aging. course topics. This course must be taken concurrently with internship. Co-requisite: SFM 6672 Sport Psychology (3) SPE 6654 or SPE 6655 The course is designed for the student with a vocational interest in athletic coaching SPE 6609 Content Enhancement (3) within the educational environment. Psycho- This methods course emphasizes inclusive logical theories will be applied to the teach- teaching practices that combine an interac- ing of sports skills and the development of tive instructional sequence with a teaching individuals into efficient team units. device for teachers of secondary level stu- SFM 6673 Ethics in Sport (3) dents (6-12) with mild disabilities. This The course examines ethical matters and course focuses on content enhancement issues relating to sport and physical activity. routines that help teachers carefully organize and deliver content area information. SFM 6674 Entrepreneurship in Sport (3) The course provides students with an aware- SPE 6610 Research Trends and Issues in Special ness and understanding of basic concepts Education (3) and problems in starting a business. This course is designed to provide advanced students with an in-depth study of signifi- SFM 6680 Practicum in Sport and Fitness Mgt. (1-9) cant research in special education. Specifi- 6681 A supervised application of the concepts, cally, this course focuses on (a) methodo- 6682 principles, and skills acquired by the stu- logical issues that relate to descriptive re- dents in previous course work. Problems in search, intervention, research, case study, the area of financial management, personnel qualitative and longitudinal research, (b) supervision, fitness management, sport man- issues in assessment and instrumentation agement, and curriculum development will and (c) ethical issues related to research in be identified. Students will explore and special education. The course is premised identify alternative solutions to problems on the trend of recent changes in the disci- through group interactions. pline from a service orientation to one that is becoming more scientific. SFM 6690 Internship (3) A 400-hour supervised experience in plan- SPE 6614 Adaptive Teaching Strategies for Stu- ning, staging and evaluating a formal practi- dents with Mild Disabilities K-6 (3) cum in related field. This course focuses on the characteristics of students with learning disabilities and atten- SFM 6691 Research Methods in Sport and Fitness tion deficit/hyperactivity as well as class- Management (3) room-tested and research-based instructional This course examines the variety of research strategies. Specifically this course provides methods and reporting methods used in strategies for adapting curriculum materials, sport & fitness management research. A teacher instruction, and student practice grade of “B” or better is required. Prereq- activities for both basic-skills and content uisite: SFM 6617 with a “B” or better area instruction. Prerequisite: SPE 3340 or SPE 6640 (or equivalent) SFM 6695 Thesis (3) The thesis must be related to an educational SPE 6615 Adaptive Teaching Strategies for Stu- problem or situation within sport and fitness dents with Moderate/Severe Disabilities K management. Information regarding the -6 (3) thesis program may be obtained from the A comprehensive study of research, theo- Dean of the Graduate School. retical issues, diagnosis, and educational planning for those students with moderate/ severe disabilities. Curriculum adjustment and differentiated instruction will be emphasized. Prerequisite: SPE 3340 or SPE 6640 (or equivalent)

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SPE 6616 Teaching Students with Emotional and Social Needs (3) SPE 6631 Legal Issues in Special Education (3) This course will emphasize the behavioral, This course provides the special educator psychological, and social needs of the with relevant back-ground on the legal is- learner who demonstrates emotional and sues impacting students with disabilities. behavioral disabilities that significantly Advocacy issues and collaborative roles of impact their progress in the general educa- administrators, parents, teachers, and signifi- tion curriculum and in building and main- cant others in implementing federal legisla- taining appropriate social relations with tion will be addressed. The text will be peers and adults. Appropriate intervention supplemented by more recent case law and strategies used to increase appropriate social policy developments in special education. behavior and decrease inappropriate social Prerequisite: SPE 3340 or SPE 6640 (or behavior will be studied. Prerequisite: SPE equivalent) 3340 or SPE 6640 (or equivalent) SPE 6632 Assessment and Individual Programming SPE 6617 Adaptive Teaching Strategies for Stu- (3) dents with Mild Disabilities –Grades 6-12 A comprehensive study of the assessment (3) process used in the field of Special Educa- This course focuses on instructional ap- tion will be examined to include both stan- proaches that emphasize teaching students dardized assessment measures and curricu- effectively, regardless of disability or spe- lum based measures. Emphasis will be on cial need. Specifically this course provides the selection, administration, and analysis of strategies for adapting curriculum materials, standardized assessment instruments along teacher instruction, and student practice with the development, administration, and activities for both basic-skills and content analysis of curriculum based instruments in area instruction. Prerequisite: SPE 3340 determining eligibility for placement and or SPE 6640 or equivalent. instructional planning. Prerequisite: Un- dergraduate special education assessment SPE 6618 Adaptive Teaching Strategies for Stu- course dents with Moderate/Severe Disabilities— Grades 6-12 (3) SPE 6635 Meeting Instructional Needs Through A comprehensive study of research, theo- Technology (3) retical issues, diagnosis, and educational This is an advanced survey course in the planning for those students with moderate/ classroom-adaptable and assistive technolo- severe disabilities. Curriculum adjustment gies that are associated with the personal and the development of differential instruc- computer and other technologies that assist tion will be emphasized. Prerequisite: the learner with disabilities in accessing the SPE 3340 or SPE 6640 or equivalent. teaching and learning environments. This course includes information on the assess- SPE 6620 Service Delivery Models for Multiple ment of assistive technology needs as a Disabilities (3) means of considering assistive technology The purpose of this course is to explore the and matching adaptations with individual many issues surrounding the education of needs in various settings. The student will secondary students with multiple disabili- explore ways to make instruction more ties. Special emphasis is placed on assess- meaningful for learning. Study will also ment, instructional models, transition pro- focus on familiarity with keyboarding, disk gramming, and data-based instructional operating systems, and tool software. Profi- decision making. Prerequisite: SPE 6640 ciency with word processing, database and or equivalent. spreadsheet use in an integrated program is developed. Prerequisite: an undergraduate SPE 6630 Collaboration for Inclusion (3) course in the integration of technology into This course is designed to provide advanced the curriculum students with an in-depth study of current literature and research on collaboration and SPE 6640 Teaching Diverse Learners (3) consultation as a service delivery model to The purpose of this course is oriented to- meet the challenge of educating students ward identifying exceptional students and with disabilities in the regular classroom. providing appropriate learning experiences Specifically, this course focuses on collabo- in the classroom setting. This course is a rative-related issues for teachers who work survey of the nature and needs of excep- with students with disabilities. The course is tional children and an introduction to their premised on the federal mandate that educational programs. requires educators to employ the interactive framework established by PL 94-142 (now SPE 6654 Collaborative Internship Grades 6-12 (6) IDEA) to assure that all students are edu- The Professional Internship Program is the cated in the least restrictive environment. culminating clinical field-based experience Prerequisite: SPE 3340 or SPE 6640 for students seeking certification in a teaching

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field. The Professional Internship Program curriculum as outlined by the Alabama provides the student with the opportunity to Course of Study. The prospective Collabora- conduct classes and assume the role of a tive Teacher will work collaboratively with teacher while receiving supervision from a the general education teacher, special educa- classroom teacher and a university supervisor tion teacher, IEP committee, and other pro- for a period of one full semester. The student fessionals to design and deliver an appropri- will demonstrate skills of the informed, re- ate education for students with disabilities. flective decision maker throughout the intern- Prerequisite: Completion of all core and ship experience. Co-requisite: SPE 5544 teaching field areas for persons who do not currently hold an undergraduate teaching SPE 6655 Collaborative Internship Grades K-6 (6) certificate in Collaborative Teacher, 6-12. The Professional Internship Program is the culminating clinical field-based experience SPE 6697 Field Based Research Project (3) for students seeking certification in a teaching The purpose of this course is to provide field. The Professional Internship Program graduate students with an opportunity to de- provides the student with the opportunity to sign, implement, and write about quantitative conduct classes and assume the role of a or qualitative research related to their own teacher while receiving supervision from a teaching. This course will be taken at the end classroom teacher and a university supervisor of the graduate program of study. Prerequi- for a period of one full semester. The student site: SPE 6610 will demonstrate skills of the informed, reflective decision maker throughout the intern- SPE 6699 Collaborative Teacher K-6 Initial Practi- ship experience. Co-requisite: SPE 5544 cum (3) The practicum is for those candidates that do SPE 6694 Collaborative Teacher K-6 Practicum (3) not currently hold an undergraduate teaching The practicum is designed to provide a super- certificate for Collaborative Teacher, K-6. vised experience related to instruction in the This is a supervised experience in the inclu- area(s) of specialization (K-6). The applica- sive K-6 classroom and for students with tion of skills, concepts, and principles ac- disabilities in a resource and/or self-contained quired in previous coursework as well as setting. The prospective Collaborative current research will be emphasized. Teacher will spend 100 clock hours in designing instructional programs that emphasize the SPE 6695 Collaborative Teacher 6-12 Practicum (3) adaptation and/or modification of the curricu- This course is designed to provide a super- lum content and teaching methods that will vised experience related to instruction in the allow the student with a disability to access area(s) of specialization 6-12. The applica- the general education curriculum as outlined tion of skills, concepts, and principles ac- by the Alabama Course of Study. The pro- quired in previous coursework, as well as in spective Collaborative Teacher will work current research, will be emphasized. collaboratively with the general education teacher, special education teacher, IEP com- SPE 6697 Field Based Research Project (3) mittee, and other professionals to design and The purpose of this course is to provide deliver an appropriate education for students graduate students with an opportunity to de- with disabilities. Prerequisite: Completion of sign, implement, and write about quantitative all course work in the core and teaching field or qualitative research related to their own areas for persons who do not currently hold teaching. This course will be taken at the end an undergraduate teaching certificate in Col- of the graduate program of study. Prerequi- laborative Teacher, K-6 site: SPE 6610

SPE 6698 Collaborative Teacher 6-12 Initial Practi- TAXATION cum (3) This course is for those candidates who do TAX 6684 Federal Tax Research (3) not currently hold an undergraduate teaching A study of how to identify federal tax issues, certificate for Collaborative Teacher, 6-12. locate the applicable tax authorities, evaluate This is a supervised experience in the 6-12 the weight of the authorities, reach conclu- classroom with both the inclusion of disabled sions, and communicate the results of the students into the general education classroom research. Prerequisite: ACT 4494, ACT 4495 and with disabled students in a resource or AND Admission into the Accounting option of self-contained setting. The prospective Col- the MBA program of the MTx program. laborative Teacher will spend 100 clock hours in designing instructional and teaching TAX 6685 Taxation of Individuals (3) methods that will allow the student with a This course in an in-depth study of the federal disability to access the general education taxation of individuals with heavy emphasis

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on property transactions. This course covers TAX 6688 Taxation of Corporations and Sharehold- the major tax doctrines applicable to the taxa- ers (3) tion of individuals. This course addresses The course is a study of the federal taxation includible and excludible items of income of corporations and shareholders. The course and deductions allowed in calculating tax- covers the tax aspects of forming a corpora- able income. The course requires the writing tion, operating a corporation, distributions in of a tax research paper, which would be suit- respect of stock, redemptions of stock, and able for submission to a high quality profes- corporate liquidations. The course requires sional tax journal. Prerequisite or co- the writing of a tax research paper, which requisite: TAX 6684 would be suitable for submission to a high quality professional tax journal. Prerequisite TAX 6686 Estate and Gift Taxation (3) or co-requisite: TAX 6684 This course covers the federal taxation of estates and gifts and provides an introduction TAX 6689 Taxation of Partnerships and Partners (3) to the federal income taxation of estates and The course is a study of the taxation of part- trusts. This course will have a tax planning nerships and partners. The course covers the focus. Prerequisite or Co-requisite: TAX tax aspects of acquiring a partnership interest, 6684 the partner’s share of partnership income or loss, distributions of partnership assests and TAX 6687 Tax Practice and Procedure (3) calculation of a partner’s basis in the partner- This course is a study of the Internal Revenue ship. The course requires the writing of a tax Service (IRS) tax assessment and collection research paper, which would be suitable for process, including the examination of tax submission to a high quality professional tax returns and the appeals process. The course journal. Prerequisite or co-requisite: TAX covers the statutes of limitation on assess- 6684 ment, collection and refund claims. The course explains the legal and ethical require- TAX 6690 State and Local Taxation (3) ments for practice before the IRS and the The course is a study of state and local taxa- civil and criminal penalties that may be as- tion. The course covers the tax aspects of sessed. The course requires the preparation state income tax, state and local sales and use of a sample protest letter for a conference tax, state franchise tax, and state gift and with the IRS Appeals Division. Prerequisite inheritance tax. Prerequisite or co-requisite: or co-requisite: TAX 6684 TAX 6684